Commercial Lease Agreement (C.A.R. Form CL, Revised 10/01) Instructions
This form contains 228 fields organized into 69 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
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| Additional Storage Information | ||
| Additional Storage Permitted Details | Text |
Enter the specific details and conditions under which additional storage is permitted.
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| Additional Storage Is Included | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the right to additional storage space is included in the Base Rent.
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| Additional Storage Monthly Fee | Number |
Enter the additional monthly fee for the storage space.
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| Additional Storage Is Not Included | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the right to additional storage space is not included in the Base Rent, meaning an additional fee will apply.
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| Agent Contact Information | ||
| Agent Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the agent.
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| Agent Phone Number | Text |
Enter the phone number for the agent.
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| Agent Fax Number | Text |
Enter the fax number for the agent.
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| Agreement Date | ||
| Agreement Date | Date |
Enter the date of the commercial lease agreement.
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| Agreement Date | Date |
Provide the date the agreement was made.
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| Arbitration Agreement Confirmation | ||
| Landlord's First Confirmation Initial | Text |
Enter the landlord's first initial to confirm agreement with the arbitration provision.
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| Landlord's Second Confirmation Initial | Text |
Enter the landlord's second initial to confirm agreement with the arbitration provision.
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| Tenant's First Confirmation Initial | Text |
Enter the tenant's first initial to confirm agreement with the arbitration provision.
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| Tenant's Second Confirmation Initial | Text |
Enter the tenant's second initial to confirm agreement with the arbitration provision.
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| Arbitration Agreement Initials | ||
| Landlord's First Initials | Text |
Enter the first set of initials for the Landlord to acknowledge the arbitration agreement.
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| Landlord's Second Initials | Text |
Enter the second set of initials for the Landlord to acknowledge the arbitration agreement.
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| Tenant's First Initials | Text |
Enter the first set of initials for the Tenant to acknowledge the arbitration agreement.
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| Tenant's Second Initials | Text |
Enter the second set of initials for the Tenant to acknowledge the arbitration agreement.
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| Attached Supplements/Exhibits | ||
| Option Agreement (C.A.R. Form OA) | Checkbox |
Check this box if an Option Agreement (C.A.R. Form OA) is attached and incorporated into this agreement.
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| Attached Supplement/Exhibit 1 | Text |
Enter the name or description of the first attached supplement or exhibit incorporated into this agreement.
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| Attached Supplement/Exhibit 2 | Text |
Enter the name or description of the second attached supplement or exhibit incorporated into this agreement.
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| Base Rent Due Day | ||
| Other Base Rent Due Day | Checkbox |
Check this box if Base Rent is payable on a day other than the 1st of each calendar month.
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| Alternate Base Rent Due Day | Text |
Enter the specific day of each calendar month, if other than the 1st, on which the base rent is due.
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| Base Rent Option 1 (Fixed Rate) | ||
| Option 1 Fixed Rate | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the base rent will be a fixed amount per month for the entire term of the agreement.
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| Base Rent Option 1 Fixed Rate Amount | Number |
Enter the fixed monthly base rent amount for the term of the agreement.
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| Base Rent Option 2 (CPI Adjusted) | ||
| Base Rent Option 2 | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the base rent will be a fixed amount for the first 12 months, and then adjusted annually based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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| Base Rent Option 2 - Monthly Amount (First 12 Months) | Number |
Enter the monthly base rent amount for the first 12 months of the agreement under the CPI adjusted option.
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| CPI Index Reference | Text |
Enter the specific U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) reference, such as a base year or series identifier, for adjustment calculations.
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| Base Rent Option 3 | ||
| Base Rent Option 3 | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the base rent involves multiple defined periods, each with a specific monthly amount.
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| Base Rent Option 4 (Rent Schedule) | ||
| Base Rent Option 4: Attached Rent Schedule | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the Base Rent is determined in accordance with an attached rent schedule.
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| Base Rent Option 5 (Other) | ||
| Option 5 (Other) | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the base rent is determined by an alternative method not specified in options 1-4.
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| Base Rent Option 5 Other Terms | Text |
Enter any other specific terms or conditions for the base rent not covered by the preceding options.
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| Broker Name | ||
| Broker 1 Name | Text |
Enter the name of the first broker.
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| Condition of Premises Exceptions | ||
| Premises Exceptions | Text |
Specify any conditions of the premises that are exceptions to being clean and in operative condition.
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| Exception Resolution Manner 1 | Text |
Describe the manner in which the first set of listed exceptions to the premises condition will be addressed.
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| Exception Resolution Manner 2 | Text |
Provide additional details on the manner in which the listed exceptions to the premises condition will be addressed.
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| Date | ||
| Date | Date |
Provide the date for this document.
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| Early Possession Date | ||
| Early Possession Date | Date |
Enter the date the tenant is entitled to possession of the premises.
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| Early Possession Rent Obligation | ||
| First Early Possession Rent Obligation | Radiobutton |
Check this box if, during early possession, the tenant is not obligated to pay rent other than base rent.
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| Second Early Possession Rent Obligation | Radiobutton |
Check this box if, during early possession, the tenant is obligated to comply with all other terms of the agreement.
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| First Landlord Information | ||
| First Landlord Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the first landlord or their authorized agent.
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| First Landlord Street Address | Text |
Enter the street address of the first landlord.
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| First Landlord City | Text |
Enter the city of the first landlord's address.
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| First Landlord State | Text |
Enter the state of the first landlord's address.
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| First Landlord Zip Code | Text |
Enter the zip code of the first landlord's address.
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| First Other Payment | ||
| First Other Payment Category | Text |
Enter the category or description for this other payment.
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| First Other Payment Total Due | Number |
Enter the total amount due for this other payment.
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| First Other Payment Received | Number |
Enter the amount received for this other payment.
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| First Other Payment Balance Due | Number |
Enter the outstanding balance due for this other payment.
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| First Other Payment Due Date | Date |
Enter the due date for this other payment.
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| First Tenant Information | ||
| First Tenant Date | Date |
Enter the date this information was provided by the first tenant.
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| First Tenant Print Name | Text |
Enter the full printed name of the first tenant.
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| First Tenant Street Address | Text |
Enter the street address for the first tenant.
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| First Tenant City | Text |
Enter the city for the first tenant's address.
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| First Tenant State | Text |
Enter the state for the first tenant's address.
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| First Tenant Zip Code | Text |
Enter the zip code for the first tenant's address.
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| First Tiered Rent Period | ||
| First Tiered Rent Amount | Number |
Enter the base rent amount per month for the first tiered rent period.
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| First Tiered Rent Commencing Date | Date |
Enter the commencing date for the first tiered rent period.
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| First Tiered Rent Ending Date | Date |
Enter the ending date for the first tiered rent period.
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| Form Reviewer and Date | ||
| Form Reviewer | Text |
Enter the name of the person who reviewed the form.
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| Form Review Date | Date |
Enter the date the form was reviewed.
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| General | ||
| clean Premises; (vi) give written notice to Landlord of Tenant's forwarding address; and (vii | Text | |
| clean Premises; (vi) give written notice to Landlord of Tenant's forwarding address; and (vii | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| 39. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS | Text | |
| Landlord Liability Insurance Amount | ||
| Landlord Liability Insurance Amount | Number |
Enter the minimum amount of liability insurance the landlord must maintain.
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| Landlord Maintenance Responsibility | ||
| Tenant Maintain Roof/Exterior (Section B) | Checkbox |
Check this box if the Tenant is responsible for maintaining the roof, foundation, exterior walls, and common areas.
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| Additional Maintenance Responsibility | Text |
Enter any additional areas or items that the Landlord or Tenant (if checked) shall maintain beyond the roof, foundation, exterior walls, and common areas.
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| If checked, Tenant) shall maintain the roof, foundation, exterior walls, common areas and | Text | |
| Landlord Name | ||
| Landlord Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the Landlord.
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| Landlord Notice Address | ||
| Landlord Address Line 1 | Text |
Enter the first line of the landlord's notice address.
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| Landlord Address Line 2 | Text |
Enter the second line of the landlord's notice address.
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| Landlord Address Line 3 | Text |
Enter the third line of the landlord's notice address.
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| Landlord Address Line 4 | Text |
Enter the fourth line of the landlord's notice address.
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| Landlord Address Line 5 | Text |
Enter the fifth line of the landlord's notice address.
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| Landlord's Initials | ||
| Landlord's Initials 1 | Text |
Enter the first set of initials for the landlord to acknowledge the form.
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| Landlord's Initials 2 | Text |
Enter the second set of initials for the landlord to acknowledge the form.
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| Landlord's Initials 1 | Text |
Enter the first set of initials for the landlord.
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| Landlord's Initials 2 | Text |
Enter the second set of initials for the landlord.
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| Landlord's Initials 1 | Text |
Enter the landlord's first set of initials.
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| Landlord's Initials 2 | Text |
Enter the landlord's second set of initials.
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| Landlord's Initials 1 | Text |
Provide the landlord's first set of initials.
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| Landlord's Initials 2 | Text |
Provide the landlord's second set of initials.
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| Late Charge Amount | ||
| Late Charge Amount | Number |
Enter the amount to be paid as a late charge.
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| Lease Term Option | ||
| A. Lease | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the lease is for a fixed term with a specified termination date.
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| Lease Option A Termination Date | Date |
Enter the specific date when the lease term for Option A will terminate.
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| Lease Option A Termination Time | Time |
Enter the specific time when the lease term for Option A will terminate.
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| AM | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the lease termination time is in the morning.
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| PM | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the lease termination time is in the afternoon or evening.
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| Listing Agent Confirmation | ||
| Listing Agent Name | Text |
Please enter the name of the listing agent or the listing agent firm.
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| Listing Agent - Landlord exclusively | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the listing agent represents the Landlord exclusively.
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| Listing Agent - Both Tenant and Landlord | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the listing agent represents both the Tenant and the Landlord.
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| Month-to-Month Term Option | ||
| Month-to-month | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the lease term is month-to-month and can be terminated by either party with at least 30 days' written notice.
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| Other Terms and Conditions/Supplements | ||
| Other Terms and Conditions/Supplements | Text |
Enter any additional terms, conditions, or supplements applicable to this agreement.
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| Page Information | ||
| Premises | Text |
Enter the premises relevant to this document.
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| Date | Date |
Provide the date of this document.
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| Parking Information | ||
| Parking Unreserved Spaces | Number |
Enter the number of unreserved parking spaces the tenant is entitled to.
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| Parking Reserved Spaces | Number |
Enter the number of reserved parking spaces the tenant is entitled to.
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| Parking is Included | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the right to parking is included in the Base Rent.
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| Parking is Not Included | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the right to parking is not included in the Base Rent.
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| Parking Rental Fee | Number |
Enter the additional monthly parking rental fee.
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| Permitted Use of Premises | ||
| Permitted Use | Text |
Enter the permitted sole use of the premises.
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| Possession Delivery Period | ||
| Alternative Delivery Period | Checkbox |
Check this box to specify a number of calendar days, other than 60, after which the Tenant may terminate the agreement if the Landlord is unable to deliver possession.
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| Possession Delivery Period Days | Number |
Enter the number of additional calendar days the Landlord has to deliver possession beyond 60 days before the Tenant can terminate the agreement.
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| Premises | ||
| Premises | Text |
Enter the details of the premises.
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| Premises Details | Text |
Enter the full address or description of the premises.
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| Premises and Date | ||
| Premises | Text |
Enter the full address or description of the premises.
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| Date | Date |
Enter the date.
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| Premises Information | ||
| Premises Address | Text |
Please provide the full address or description of the premises.
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| Date | Date |
Please enter the date.
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| Property Address | ||
| Property Reference or Identifier | Text |
Enter any additional reference or identifier for the property or premises, such as an exhibit number or specific unit designation.
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| Property Address Description | Text |
Enter the full legal description or address of the real property and improvements being leased.
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| Property Description Details | ||
| Property Percentage | Number |
Enter the percentage of the total rentable square footage that the real property and improvements comprise.
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| Property Exhibit Reference | Text |
Provide the exhibit reference for a further description of the premises.
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| Property Operating Expenses | ||
| Proportionate Share Ratio | Number |
Enter the ratio of the square footage of the Premises to the total square footage of the rentable space in the entire property to determine the tenant's proportionate share of property operating expenses.
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| Paragraph 14B Additional Information | Text |
Provide any additional information or specific instructions if Paragraph 14 does not apply.
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| Paragraph 14 does not apply | Checkbox |
Check this box if the provisions outlined in Paragraph 14, concerning Property Operating Expenses, are not applicable to this agreement.
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| Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm) Information | ||
| Leasing Firm Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm).
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| Leasing Firm DRE License Number | Text |
Provide the Department of Real Estate (DRE) license number for the Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm).
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| Agent DRE License Number | Text |
Enter the Department of Real Estate (DRE) license number for the individual agent signing on behalf of the firm.
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| Agent Signature Date | Date |
Enter the date the individual agent signed this agreement.
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| Leasing Firm Address | Text |
Provide the street address for the Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm).
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| Leasing Firm City | Text |
Enter the city corresponding to the Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm)'s address.
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| Leasing Firm State | Text |
Enter the state corresponding to the Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm)'s address.
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| Leasing Firm Zip Code | Text |
Enter the zip code corresponding to the Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm)'s address.
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| Leasing Firm Telephone Number | Text |
Provide the primary telephone number for the Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm).
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| Leasing Firm Fax Number | Text |
Provide the fax number for the Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm).
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| Leasing Firm Email | Text |
Provide the email address for the Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm).
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| Real Estate Broker (Listing Firm) Information | ||
| Listing Firm Name | Text |
Enter the name of the real estate broker acting as the listing firm.
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| Listing Firm DRE License Number | Text |
Enter the Department of Real Estate license number for the listing firm.
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| Agent DRE License Number | Text |
Enter the Department of Real Estate license number for the agent representing the listing firm.
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| Agent Signature Date | Date |
Enter the date the agent signed this form.
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| Agent Address | Text |
Enter the street address of the agent.
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| Agent City | Text |
Enter the city of the agent's address.
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| Agent State | Text |
Enter the state of the agent's address.
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| Agent Zip Code | Text |
Enter the zip code of the agent's address.
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| Agent Telephone | Text |
Enter the telephone number of the agent.
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| Agent Fax | Text |
Enter the fax number of the agent.
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| Agent E-mail | Text |
Enter the email address of the agent.
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| Renewal or Extension Terms | ||
| C. Renewal or Extension Terms | Checkbox |
Check this box if the renewal or extension terms are detailed in an attached addendum.
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| Addendum for Renewal or Extension Terms | Text |
Provide the specific name or number of the attached addendum that outlines the renewal or extension terms.
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| Rent Payee Information | ||
| Rent Payee Name | Text |
Please enter the full name of the person or entity to whom rent payments should be made.
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| Rent Payee Address | Text |
Please enter the address where rent payments should be sent.
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| Rent Payment | ||
| Rent From Date | Date |
Enter the start date for the rent payment period.
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| Rent To Date | Date |
Enter the end date for the rent payment period.
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| Total Rent Due | Number |
Enter the total amount of rent due.
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| Rent Payment Received | Number |
Enter the amount of rent payment that has been received.
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| Rent Balance Due | Number |
Enter the remaining balance due for the rent payment.
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| Rent Due Date | Date |
Enter the due date for the rent payment.
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| Review Information | ||
| Reviewed Date | Date |
Enter the date the document was reviewed.
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| Review Identifier | Text |
Enter the identifier for this review instance.
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| Reviewed By | Text |
Please enter the name of the person who reviewed the document.
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| Review Date | Date |
Please enter the date when the document was reviewed.
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| Reviewer Information | ||
| Reviewer Name | Text |
Enter the name of the person who reviewed this document.
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| Review Date | Date |
Provide the date when this document was reviewed.
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| Reviewed By | Text |
Please enter the name of the person who reviewed the document.
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| Review Date | Date |
Please enter the date the document was reviewed.
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| Reviewed By | Text |
Enter the name or title of the person who reviewed this document.
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| Review Date | Date |
Enter the date when the document was reviewed.
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| Second Landlord Information | ||
| Second Landlord Date | Date |
Enter the date the second landlord signs or enters into the agreement.
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| Second Landlord Address | Text |
Provide the street address for the second landlord.
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| Second Landlord City | Text |
Provide the city for the second landlord's address.
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| Second Landlord State | Text |
Provide the state for the second landlord's address.
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| Second Landlord Zip Code | Text |
Provide the zip code for the second landlord's address.
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| Second Other Payment | ||
| Second Other Payment Category | Text |
Enter the category or description for the second other payment.
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| Second Other Payment Total Due | Number |
Enter the total amount due for this second other payment.
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| Second Other Payment Received | Number |
Enter the amount of payment received for this second other payment.
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| Second Other Payment Balance Due | Number |
Enter the remaining balance due for this second other payment.
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| Second Other Payment Due Date | Date |
Enter the due date for this second other payment.
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| Second Tenant Information | ||
| Date | Text | |
| Address | Text | |
| Second Tenant Address | Text |
Enter the street address for the second tenant.
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| Second Tenant City | Text |
Enter the city for the second tenant's address.
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| Second Tenant State | Text |
Enter the state for the second tenant's address.
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| Second Tenant Zip Code | Text |
Enter the zip code for the second tenant's address.
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| Second Tiered Rent Period | ||
| Second Tiered Rent Amount | Number |
Enter the monthly rent amount for the second tiered rent period.
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| Second Tiered Rent Period Commencing Month | Text |
Enter the commencing month for the second tiered rent period.
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| Second Tiered Rent Period Ending Month | Text |
Enter the ending month for the second tiered rent period.
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| Security Deposit Amount | ||
| Security Deposit Amount | Number |
Provide the total amount the tenant agrees to pay the Landlord as a security deposit.
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| Security Deposit Increase Option | ||
| Check Box2.9.0.0 | CheckBox | |
| Security Deposit Payment | ||
| Security Deposit Total Due | Number |
Enter the total amount due for the security deposit.
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| Security Deposit Payment Received | Number |
Enter the amount of security deposit payment received.
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| Security Deposit Balance Due | Number |
Enter the remaining balance due for the security deposit.
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| Security Deposit Due Date | Date |
Enter the date by which the security deposit is due.
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| Selling Agent Confirmation | ||
| Selling Agent Firm Name | Text |
Enter the printed firm name of the Selling Agent, if different from the Listing Agent.
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| Selling Agent - Tenant Exclusively | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the Selling Agent represents the Tenant exclusively.
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| Selling Agent - Landlord Exclusively | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the Selling Agent represents the Landlord exclusively.
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| Selling Agent - Both Tenant and Landlord | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the Selling Agent represents both the Tenant and the Landlord.
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| Signs Day Period | ||
| Alternative Day Period for Signs | Checkbox |
Check this box if you wish to specify a day period different from 90 days for the Landlord to place a 'FOR LEASE' sign on the Premises before agreement termination.
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| Signs Alternative Day Period | Text |
Enter the alternative number of days for the period preceding the termination of the agreement that a FOR LEASE sign may be placed on the premises.
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| Tenant Liability Insurance Amount | ||
| Tenant Liability Insurance Amount | Number |
Enter the minimum amount of liability insurance the Tenant must carry.
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| Tenant Maintenance Responsibility | ||
| Maintenance A - Landlord | Checkbox |
Check this box if the Landlord is responsible for professionally maintaining the Premises, including heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, water systems, glass, windows, and doors.
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| Tenant Name | ||
| Tenant Name | Text |
Provide the full legal name of the tenant for this commercial lease agreement.
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| Tenant Notice Address | ||
| Tenant Notice Address Line 1 | Text |
Enter the first line of the tenant's notice address.
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| Tenant Notice Address Line 2 | Text |
Enter the second line of the tenant's notice address.
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| Tenant Notice Address Line 3 | Text |
Enter the third line of the tenant's notice address.
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| Tenant Notice Address Line 4 | Text |
Enter the fourth line of the tenant's notice address.
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| Tenant Notice Address Line 5 | Text |
Enter the fifth line of the tenant's notice address.
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| Tenant Operating Expenses | ||
| Utilities and Services Directly Billed | Text |
Enter the specific utilities and services that are directly billed to the tenant.
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| Tenant Operating Expenses Details | Text |
Provide further details or a list of specific tenant operating expenses.
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| Tenant's Initials | ||
| First Tenant's Initials | Text |
Enter the initials of the first tenant.
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| Second Tenant's Initials | Text |
Enter the initials of the second tenant.
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| Tenant's Initials 1 | Text |
Enter the tenant's first set of initials.
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| Tenant's Initials 2 | Text |
Enter the tenant's second set of initials.
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| Tenant's First Initials | Text |
Provide the tenant's first set of initials here.
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| Tenant's Second Initials | Text |
Provide the tenant's second set of initials here.
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| Tenant's Initials 1 | Text |
Enter the first set of initials for the tenant.
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| Tenant's Initials 2 | Text |
Enter the second set of initials for the tenant.
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| Tenant's Obligations Upon Vacating Premises Item VII | ||
| Seventh Obligation Upon Vacating | Text |
Specify the tenant's seventh obligation upon vacating the premises.
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| Term Start Date | ||
| Term Start Date | Date |
Enter the commencement date of the term.
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| Third Tiered Rent Period | ||
| Third Tiered Rent Amount | Number |
Enter the rent amount in US Dollars for the third tiered rent period.
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| Third Tiered Period Commencing | Text |
Enter the beginning of the third tiered rent period.
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| Third Tiered Period Ending | Text |
Enter the end of the third tiered rent period.
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| Total Payment | ||
| Total Due Amount | Number |
Enter the total amount due for all payments listed.
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| Total Payment Received | Number |
Enter the total amount of payment received for all payments listed.
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| Total Balance Due | Number |
Enter the total remaining balance due for all payments listed.
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