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Free Commercial Lease Agreement Generator

Draft a commercial lease for an office, shop or warehouse with rent, term, charges and insurance.

Draft a commercial lease for an office, shop or warehouse with rent, term, charges and insurance. Fill in the fields, check the live preview and download a PDF.

How to use the Commercial Lease Agreement Generator

  1. Enter the names, the property address and the key dates and amounts. Each field has a realistic example.
  2. Check the wording in the live preview and add any extra section the situation needs. Optional fields can be left empty.
  3. Download the PDF, print it or send it, then have it signed and keep a copy with the lease.

What is the Commercial Lease Agreement Generator?

A commercial lease covers a shop, office or warehouse and is usually more detailed than a home rental. It sets the permitted use, annual rent increases, who pays property taxes, insurance and common-area costs, and what happens if the business wants to sublet or leave early.

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Getting started with the Commercial Lease Agreement Generator

Using the commercial lease agreement generator takes a minute or two. Your progress is saved in this browser, so you can come back later.

Tips for better results

Say clearly who pays taxes, insurance and common-area charges. These costs can add a lot to the base rent.

Describe the permitted use narrowly, and check that zoning allows it before signing.

Have a lawyer review the lease before you sign for several years.

Privacy and where your data goes

Documents and files you use here are processed on your own device. Signplify does not receive what you type or the files you open, which makes it suitable for sensitive information. If you clear your browser data, any saved draft is removed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a commercial and a residential lease?

Commercial leases give the parties much more freedom to negotiate and have fewer built-in tenant protections. Terms such as who pays maintenance, taxes and insurance are set by the contract.

What does NNN or CAM mean?

In a triple net lease the tenant pays a share of property taxes, insurance and maintenance on top of base rent. CAM stands for common area maintenance, the shared costs of lobbies, parking and grounds.

What details do I need to fill in for the commercial lease agreement?

The form asks for Landlord, Tenant (Business), Premises Address, Permitted Use, Lease Start, Lease Term, Monthly Base Rent, Security Deposit and Governing Law (State / Province / Country). Annual rent increase, Additional charges (taxes, CAM, utilities) and Insurance requirement are optional and can be left blank. Everything starts with example text, so replace it with your own and check the preview as you type.

What sections does the commercial lease agreement include?

It is laid out with these sections: Premises and Permitted Use, Term, Rent, Additional Charges, Security Deposit, Maintenance and Alterations, Insurance, Assignment and Subletting, Default and 1 more. You can add more of your own in the Extra sections box.

Can I add my own clauses or notes to the commercial lease agreement?

Yes. Use the Extra sections box in the form to add a heading and your own text. It is placed before the signature lines and appears in the PDF, PNG and printed copy. Empty sections are ignored.

Can I change how the commercial lease agreement looks?

Yes. Under Customize design you can change the font, text color, accent color, heading style and header alignment. Page setup lets you choose A4, US Letter or A5, portrait or landscape, and margins. Longer documents continue onto a new page automatically.

Can I sign the commercial lease agreement on screen?

Yes. Open Sign this document, draw, type or upload your signature, then drag it onto the signature line and resize it. If someone else also has to sign, download the PDF and they can add their signature with the Sign PDF tool.

Is the commercial lease agreement generator legal advice?

No. The Commercial Lease Agreement Generator produces a general document from the details you enter. Laws differ by state, province and country, so check the rules that apply to you and have a qualified professional review anything important before you rely on it.

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