California
Prepare professional commercial leasing documents for California business premises with these customizable leases, notices and other forms for landlords, property managers, and business tenants.
Commercial tenants do not have the same protections under California law that residential tenants have. Since there are no laws governing commercial leases, the terms of the lease itself are what govern the tenancy and the relationship between the lessee and lessor.
However, there are certain sections of the Civil Code which can be applied to business leases. For instance, the landlord cannot unreasonably withhold approval for the tenant to sublet the premises. The landlord also cannot require payment of 'key money' as a condition of entering into a lease with a tenant.
Section 1954.25 of the Civil Code prohibits commercial rent control, on the basis that it discourages a competitive environment for business.
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California Assignment of Commercial Lease
Assign your interest as lessor under an existing business lease to a new owner with this Assignment of Lease form for California.
- The Assignment must be signed by the seller (current landlord), the purchaser (new landlord), and the tenant.
- The tenant covenants to pay rent to the new landlord and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
- The seller and purchaser agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
- The Assignment is for California commercial premises only. A different form is required for residential tenancies.
- Available in MS Word format.
$11.99
California Commercial Lease Agreement
Lease office or retail space to a business tenant with this California Commercial Lease Agreement template.
- The tenant has an option to renew the lease at the end of the term.
- Optional clauses for payment of the property taxes by either the landlord or the tenant, as agreed to between the parties.
- The tenant is responsible for carrying comprehensive public liability, fire and extended coverage insurance.
- Optional clauses included if (i) the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, and (ii) if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
- Parking areas are to be shared by all tenants and their employees and customers.
- Procedures in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
- The tenant accepts the lease subordinate to any mortgage or other lien against the property.
- The tenant agrees to provide an estoppel certificate upon request by the landlord.
- This lease template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your needs.
- Intended for use only in the State of California.
$29.99
California Commercial Sublease Agreement
Sublet all or part of your business space to a subtenant with this California Commercial Sublease Agreement.
- The Sublease template can be used for office, retail, warehouse or other business premises.
- The subtenant pays a security deposit and the monthly rent to the principal tenant, who in turn pays the landlord.
- The principal tenant must still perform its obligations under the head lease.
- The principal tenant assigns its interest in the sublease to the landlord.
- If the principal tenant defaults in any of its obligations under the head lease, the subtenant is directed to pay the rent directly to the landlord.
- Available in MS Word format, fully editable to fit your needs.
- Intended for use only in the State of California.
$17.99
California Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement
Lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this California Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement.
- Triple Net Lease. A triple net lease means that the lessee covers all costs and expenses to do with the premises including structural repairs.
- Renewal. The lessee has an option to renew the lease for an additional term.
- Taxes and Charges. The lessee will pay all expenses, taxes, levies, and charges with respect to the premises, all utilities and services, and operating expenses for its business.
- Insurance. The lessee is responsible for carrying fire, extended coverage, and liability insurance.
- Alterations and Repairs. The lessee is responsible for all alterations, improvements, maintenance and repairs.
- Damage or Destruction. Clauses outlining abatement of rent or termination of the lease the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
- Subordination. The lessee agrees to sign a subordination agreement or other documents necessary to subordinate the lease to a mortgage or other charge, if required by the lessor.
- Additional Rent. Optional clause for percentage rent to be paid in addition to the base rent, if applicable.
- Available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your needs.
- Intended to be used only within the State of California.
$29.99
California Guarantee of Commercial Lease
Secure the obligations of a corporate lessee (tenant) with this California Guarantee of Commercial Lease.
- The Guarantee is absolute, unconditional and continuing.
- The Guarantee is given by a principal of the lessee, such as a shareholder, partner, sole proprietor or some other person with a financial interest in the tenant's business.
- The guarantee is intended to be an inducement to the lessor (landlord) to sign the lease.
- The guarantor guarantees payment of all rent and other amounts due under the lease, including the payment of legal fees incurred by the lessor in enforcing the terms of the lease.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of California.
$17.99
California Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease
Cancel an existing lease on business space with this California Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease template.
- This agreement is for commercial tenants only. A different form is required for residential rental properties.
- Both the lessor and lessee mutually agree to terminate the lease as of a specific date.
- The cancellation of the lease extinguishes all the rights and obligations of the parties under the lease, except for those which accrue prior to the termination date.
- This form is available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word document.
- Intended to be used only in the State of California.
$2.29
California Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease
Renew and extend a business tenant's lease with this template California Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease form.
- The lease is renewed for an additional period (which can be a full lease term or whatever period of time the landlord and tenant agree to).
- The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
- The rental payments for the new term are agreed to.
- The remaining terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
- This form is for commercial leases only. You will need to use the Extension of Residential Lease form for residential tenancies.
- Intended to be used only in the State of California.
$6.29
