Free Georgia Commercial Lease Agreement

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Create your Commercial Lease Agreement
Type of Property being Leased:
- Office
- Building
- Retail Store
- Restaurant
- Industrial
- Warehouse
- Other

Customized Lease
Location of Property:
Different states have different rules and regulations.
Your Commercial Lease Agreement will be customized for .
Type of contract:
- Standard agreement
- Comprehensive agreement

Guarantor
Will a 3rd party guarantee the tenant’s financial obligation?
- Yes
- No
Type of Guarantee?
- Guarantor will sign the lease
- Guarantor will sign separate Personal Agreement
- Guarantor will sign a separate Indemnity Agreement (strongest)
Guarantor Details
Name:
Type:
Street Address:
City:
State:
ZIP code:
Phone #:
Fax #:

Permitted Use
The landlord agrees to rent the property to the tenant only for the following permitted use:
(e.g. restaurant, office, retail store, medical office, dental office, beauty salon,
insurance agency, etc.)
Will the tenant be protected from direct competition on the property (exclusive use)?
- Yes
- No

Parking
Will the tenant receive parking privileges?
- Do not specify
- Yes
- Yes, include description
- No
Parking Description:
(e.g. stall #323 and #324)
Will the tenant receive exclusive access to the parking area?
- Yes
- No
Is there a specific number of parking stalls?
- Yes
- No
Number of parking stalls:

Lease Term
Lease start date:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
The lease will:
- End on a set date.
- Have no set end date.
Date lease ends:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Lease will renew:
- Monthly
- Yearly
Will the tenant be able to move in before the lease start date? (early possession)
- Yes
- No
Possession (occupancy) date:
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Rent Payment
What day of the week will rent be paid?
What day of the month will rent be paid?

(e.g. first, tenth)
When will the first rent payment be made?
What day of the year will rent be paid?
Specify a payment address?
- Yes
- No
Payment Address
Suite/Unit:
Address:
City/Town:
State:
Zip:

Rent Increase/ Late Payments
Do you want to include built-in rent increases?
- Yes
- No
Describe rent increases:
(e.g. First Year - $1000.00, Second Year - $1250.00, etc.)
Do you want to specify late payment charges?
- Yes
- No
Type of late payment charge:
- Fixed charge per late payment
- Fixed charge per day late
- % of Rent
- Other
Amount of late charge:
Amount of late charge:
Amount of late charge:
Please enter a number from 0 to 100.
Describe the late payment charge:
(e.g. $25.00 plus $2.50 for each day after the fifth day late)

Taxes
Will the tenant be responsible for paying any taxes resulting from their use of the property?
- Do not specify
- Yes
Will the tenant pay any taxes directly to the landlord?
- Do not specify
- Yes
Tenant is to pay which taxes directly to the landlord?
(e.g. sales and use taxes)
Those taxes are:
- Included in rent
- In addition to rent
Will the tenant pay any taxes directly to the government?
- Do not specify
- Yes
Tenant is to pay which taxes directly to the government?
(e.g. business licence fees, etc.)

Insurance Provisions
Would you like to customize the standard insurance clauses?
Landlord Insurance
- Standard clause
- Customize wording
- Do not include
Tenant Insurance
- Standard clause
- Customize wording
- Do not include
Revise Landlord Insurance Wording:
The Landlord will take out or cause to be taken out and keep or cause to be kept in full force and effect during the whole of the term: (a) extended fire and extended coverage insurance on the Building, except foundations, on a replacement cost basis, subject to such deductions and exceptions as the Landlord may determine; such insurance will be in a form or forms normally in use from time to time for buildings and improvements of a similar nature similarly situate, including, should the Landlord so elect, insurance to cover any loss of rental income which may be sustained by the Landlord; (b) boiler and machinery insurance of such boilers and pressure vessels as may be installed by, or under the exclusive control of, the Landlord in the Building (other than such boilers and pressure vessels to be insured by the Tenant hereunder); and (c) comprehensive general liability insurance against claims for bodily injury, including death and property damage in such form and subject to such deductions and exceptions as the Landlord may determine; provided that nothing in this clause will prevent the Landlord from providing or maintaining such lesser, additional or broader coverage as the Landlord may elect in its discretion.
Revise Tenant Insurance Wording:
The Tenant will, during the whole of the term and during such other time as the Tenant occupies the Premises, take out and maintain the following insurance, at the Tenant's sole expense, in such form as used by solvent insurance companies in the jurisdiction where the Premises are located: (a) Comprehensive general liability insurance against claims for bodily injury, including death, and property damage or loss arising out of the use or occupation of the Premises, or the Tenant's business on or about the Premises; such insurance to be in the joint name of the Tenant and the Landlord so as to indemnify and protect both the Tenant and the Landlord and to contain a 'cross liability' and 'severability of interest' clause so that the Landlord and the Tenant may be insured in the same manner and to the same extent as if individual policies had been issued to each, and will be for the amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit or such other amount as may be reasonably required by the Landlord from time to time; such comprehensive general liability insurance will for the Tenant's benefit only include contractual liability insurance in a form and of a nature broad enough to insure the obligations imposed upon the Tenant under the terms of this Lease. (b) All risks insurance upon its merchandise, stock-in-trade, furniture, fixtures and improvements and upon all other property in the Premises owned by the Tenant or for which the Tenant is legally liable, and insurance upon all glass and plate glass in the Premises against breakage and damage from any cause, all in an amount equal to the full replacement value of such items, which amount in the event of a dispute will be determined by the decision of the Landlord. In the event the Tenant does not obtain such insurance, it is liable for the full costs of repair or replacement of such damage or breakage. (c) Boiler and machinery insurance on such boilers and pressure vessels as may be installed by, or under the exclusive control of, the Tenant in the Premises. (d) Owned automobile insurance with respect to all motor vehicles owned by the Tenant and operated in its business.
Minimum amount of required tenant insurance:

Landlord Improvements
Will the landlord be required to make any improvements to the property?
- Yes, specify now
- Yes, specify in an attached list
- No
Landlord Improvement
First Landlord Improvement
Describe the improvement in detail:
(e.g. Prior to the Tenant taking possession of the Property, the Landlord will install a standard interior door with a deadbolt at the rear entrance of the building.)
- Add another landlord improvement
Second Landlord Improvement
Describe the improvement in detail:
(e.g. Prior to the Tenant taking possession of the Property, the Landlord will install a standard interior door with a deadbolt at the rear entrance of the building.)
- Add another landlord improvement
Third Landlord Improvement
Describe the improvement in detail:
(e.g. Prior to the Tenant taking possession of the Property, the Landlord will install a standard interior door with a deadbolt at the rear entrance of the building.)
- Add another landlord improvement
Fourth Landlord Improvement
Describe the improvement in detail:
(e.g. Prior to the Tenant taking possession of the Property, the Landlord will install a standard interior door with a deadbolt at the rear entrance of the building.)
- Add another landlord improvement
Fifth Landlord Improvement Describe the improvement in detail: (e.g. Prior to the Tenant taking possession of the Property, the Landlord will install a standard interior door with a deadbolt at the rear entrance of the building.)
Fifth Landlord Improvement

Describe the improvement in detail:
(e.g. Prior to the Tenant taking possession of the Property, the Landlord will install a standard interior door with a deadbolt at the rear entrance of the building.)
- Add another landlord improvement
Sixth Landlord Improvement Describe the improvement in detail: (e.g. Prior to the Tenant taking possession of the Property, the Landlord will install a standard interior door with a deadbolt at the rear entrance of the building.)
Sixth Landlord Improvement

Describe the improvement in detail:
(e.g. Prior to the Tenant taking possession of the Property, the Landlord will install a standard interior door with a deadbolt at the rear entrance of the building.)

Personal Property Provided by Landlord
Will the landlord provide any movable property (chattels)?
- Do not specify
- Yes
- No
Chattel Details
First Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444)
- Add another chattel
Second Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444)
- Add another chattel
Third Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444)
- Add another chattel
Fourth Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444)
- Add another chattel
Fifth Chattel Describe the movable property in detail: (e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444)
Fifth Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444)
- Add another chattel
Sixth Chattel Describe the movable property in detail: (e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444)
Sixth Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444)

Tenant Improvements
Will the tenant be allowed to make improvements to the property?
- Do not specify
- Yes, with the landlord's written consent
- Yes, specify permitted improvements
Tenant Improvement
First Tenant Improvement
Describe the permitted improvement in detail:
(e.g. The Tenant may replace the flooring in the kitchen provided the Tenant obtains the Landlord's prior consent as to materials to be used.)
- Add another tenant improvement
Second Tenant Improvement
Describe the permitted improvement in detail:
(e.g. The Tenant may replace the flooring in the kitchen provided the Tenant obtains the Landlord's prior consent as to materials to be used.)
- Add another tenant improvements
Third Tenant Improvement
Describe the permitted improvement in detail:
(e.g. The Tenant may replace the flooring in the kitchen provided the Tenant obtains the Landlord's prior consent as to materials to be used.)
- Add another tenant improvements
Fourth Tenant Improvement
Describe the permitted improvement in detail:
(e.g. The Tenant may replace the flooring in the kitchen provided the Tenant obtains the Landlord's prior consent as to materials to be used.)
- Add another tenant improvements
Fifth Tenant Improvement Describe the permitted improvement in detail: (e.g. The Tenant may replace the flooring in the kitchen provided the Tenant obtains the Landlord's prior consent as to materials to be used.)
Fifth Tenant Improvement
Describe the permitted improvement in detail:
(e.g. The Tenant may replace the flooring in the kitchen provided the Tenant obtains the Landlord's prior consent as to materials to be used.)
- Add another tenant improvements
Sixth Tenant Improvement Describe the permitted improvement in detail: (e.g. The Tenant may replace the flooring in the kitchen provided the Tenant obtains the Landlord's prior consent as to materials to be used.)
Sixth Tenant Improvement
Describe the permitted improvement in detail:
(e.g. The Tenant may replace the flooring in the kitchen provided the Tenant obtains the Landlord's prior consent as to materials to be used.)

Movable Property Provided by Tenant
Will the tenant provide any movable property (chattels)?
- Do not specify
- Yes
- No
Chattel Details
First Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444.)
- Add another chattel
Second Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444.)
- Add another chattel
Third Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444.)
- Add another chattel
Fourth Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444.)
- Add another chattel
Fifth Chattel Describe the movable property in detail: (e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444.)
Fifth Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444.)
- Add another chattel
Sixth Chattel Describe the movable property in detail: (e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444.)
Sixth Chattel
Describe the movable property in detail:
(e.g. Whirlpool dishwasher serial #AV3444.)

Signing Incentives
Will the tenant receive a signing bonus?
- No
- Yes, free rent for a limited period
- Yes, specify customized terms
The tenant will receive
month(s) of free base rent.
Describe the signing bonus:
(e.g. $500 improvement allowance for paintings)

Additional Clauses (Optional)
You can add additional clauses if there are some information, details, terms or
restrictions that the lease doesn't have but you wish to include. In most leases, this
is not necessary.
- Add a clause
Additional Clause
First Additional Clause
Additional Clause
- Add another clause
Second Additional Clause
- Add another clause
Third Additional Clause
- Add another clause
Fourth Additional Clause
- Add another clause
Fifth Additional Clause
- Add another clause
Sixth Additional Clause
- Add another clause
Seventh Additional Clause
- Add another clause
Eighth Additional Clause

Required Notice before Evicting Tenant
How many days written notice is the landlord required to give
before evicting the tenant for the following breaches:
Failure to pay rent when due:

days
Any other lease breaches:

days

Lease Renewal
Will the tenant have the option to renew the lease?
- No option specified
- Yes, same terms except rent renews at market rates
- Yes, same terms
- Yes, revise standard clause
Revise the following to suit your needs:
Upon giving written notice no later than 120 days before the expiration of the term of this Lease, the Tenant may renew this Lease for an additional term. All terms of the renewed lease will be the same except for any signing incentives/inducements and this renewal clause.

Signing Details
Agreement to be signed?
- Today
- This Month
- Unsure
- Specify Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY

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How to Negotiate the Best Terms for Your Commercial Lease Agreement in Georgia

A commercial lease agreement refers to the document that legally binds a lessor (landlord) and a lessee. It indicates that the lessee and the lessor have agreed to specific terms that have resulted in the transfer of possession rights of the commercial real estate from a lessor to a lessee. In exchange for the use of the space for commercial activities, the lessee will pay the lessor a specific amount of money in rent (and operating expenses) for a specific duration. Once signed, the document becomes a legally binding contract. Keep in mind that this document is also called a commercial real estate lease agreement or a business lease agreement.

If you just located a prime location and office space for your business, you may get tempted or act out of fear, ending up with an expensive lease that creates unfavorable conditions for your business. But, you have the power to turn things around in your favor. In this page, we outline some of the best negotiation strategies you should employ to reach fair terms. They include:

Reconsider Your Business Needs

One of the sections of the lease covers the intended use of the business. You can only get a lease if your business activity is acceptable in the premise. However, don’t rush into signing that commercial lease agreement in Georgia because your business activity is acceptable. Reconsider the business’ current and future needs space-wise, the preferred location, and your budget. Once you’ve determined what you need to get moving, you can negotiate for better terms. A shorter lease will improve your profitability if you are uncertain about the future.

Evaluate Your Lease Options

The cost of the commercial space will vary depending on the Georgia commercial lease agreement you sign up for.

A gross rent lease allows you to pay a single and fixed amount to the landlord. The fixed rent covers your base rent as well as the cost of future incidentals. The incidents include the property taxes, utilities, property insurance, and the common area maintenance (CAM). CAM includes payment for janitorial costs, landscaping, and grass cutting or snow removal.

Net leases, on the other hand, allow the tenant to pay their base rent and the incidental costs directly. The incidentals include the property taxes, insurance, and CAM. There are three types of net leases and the lease results in reduced rent.

Net leases vary too. In a single net lease, you pay your base rent and one incidental cost leaving the rest to the landlord. The double net lease means you pay two incidental costs (property tax and insurance) on top of the base rent. You also have the option of the triple net lease where you pay the property taxes, insurance, and CAM on top of your base rent.

Since your landlord might include other costs to your lease, you need to ask for confirmation for what you are paying for.

A modified gross lease is a lease that lets you pay the base rent and part of the incidental costs. The incidental costs are shared with the landlord.

Percentage rent lease – in this lease, you pay the base rent as well as a percentage of your gross sales. The percentage is over a specific minimum. This lease is common in malls and retail outlets.

Research

Do you know the current market rates for leasing commercial property in the locations you are interested in? Ask an experienced commercial realtor for the current going rates on commercial properties.

After the market rent rates, check the property. Research widely. Evaluate your business’s compatibility in the building and the presence or absence of competitors. Ask about the building’s traffic and confirm whether or not there is adequate parking. A building with high traffic brought in by other tenants may help you negotiate for lower rates.

How is the security? Which are the common problems faced in the building? And are there red flags in the landlord’s reputation.

Reviewing The Lease Termination Conditions

If you have a fixed end-date lease, you don’t have to review the terms for termination but with a fixed monthly, weekly or yearly lease or even a periodic lease, you must re-read the terms of tenancy termination. Also ensure that the late fees charged are not unreasonable, and that that you’ll have a grace period for late fees. On the other side of the spectrum, ask the landlord for their terms should the termination of tenancy arise from the sale of the building. Can you break your lease if your sales decline or when you want to move to a bigger space? Negotiate for favorable terms if the landlord wants you to pay part or the full value of the rent for the remaining duration of the lease.

Don’t forget about the leasehold improvement costs and terms, competitor clauses, and lease renewal options.

Now that you have agreed on the most favorable lease term, it’s time to seal the deal.

Whether you are looking for a business lease agreement in Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Athens, Macon, Marietta, Valdosta, Kennesaw or any other city in Georgia, download our free lease agreement forms online today.

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Create your Commercial Lease Agreement

Customized Lease

Landlord Details

Landlord

First Landlord

Second Landlord

Third Landlord

Fourth Landlord

Tenant Details

Tenant

First Tenant

Second Tenant

Third Tenant

Fourth Tenant

Guarantor

Guarantor Details

Leased Property

Property Location

Permitted Use

Parking

Lease Term

Rent Details

per month

per week

every 3 months

per year

Rent Payment

Payment Address

Rent Increase/ Late Payments

Utilities and Other Expenses

Who is responsible for paying the following utilities?

Maintenance

Maintenance that the tenant is to perform or pay for:

Operating Costs

Who is responsible for paying the following operating costs for the property?

Property or Use Taxes

Taxes

Deposit Details

Insurance

Who is responsible for obtaining and paying for the following insurance?

Insurance Provisions

Would you like to customize the standard insurance clauses?

Landlord Improvements

Landlord Improvement

First Landlord Improvement

Second Landlord Improvement

Third Landlord Improvement

Fourth Landlord Improvement

Fifth Landlord Improvement

Sixth Landlord Improvement

Personal Property Provided by Landlord

Chattel Details

First Chattel

Second Chattel

Third Chattel

Fourth Chattel

Fifth Chattel

Sixth Chattel

Tenant Improvements

Tenant Improvement

First Tenant Improvement

Second Tenant Improvement

Third Tenant Improvement

Fourth Tenant Improvement

Fifth Tenant Improvement

Sixth Tenant Improvement

Movable Property Provided by Tenant

Chattel Details

First Chattel

Second Chattel

Third Chattel

Fourth Chattel

Fifth Chattel

Sixth Chattel

Signing Incentives

Customize Standard Clauses

Additional Clauses (Optional)

Required Notice before Evicting Tenant

Lease Renewal