Sample Commercial Lease Checklist

____Parties: Landlord (Lessor) and Tenant (Lessee)
____Date (Commencement, Possession, Rental Commencement, etc.)
____Property Description (Demised Premises, Premises)
____Term (Lease Term, Extension, Options to Renew)
____Rent (Base Rent, Additional Rent)
____Use of Premises
____Maintenance & Repair Responsibilities of Landlord
____Maintenance & Repair Responsibilities of Tenant
____Common Area (Tenant's Proportionate Share)
____Additional Rent
____Utilities (Type, Capacikty, Costs, Billing)
____Default & Remedies (Landlord/Tenant)
____Escalations (Rent, Index, Formula)
____Options to Review
____Construction & Alterations (Responsibilities, Costs, Approvals)
____Insurance (Base Year, Increases or Total Pro Rata Share)
____Taxes (Base Year, Increases or Total Pro Rata Share)
____Termination/Cancellation
____Destruction of Premises
____Eminent Domain/Condemnation
____Rules & Regulations (Attachment)
____Subordination/Nondisturbance
____Signage
____Contingencies (Permits, Financing, etc.)
____Security Deposit
____Purchase Option/ROFR
____Special Stipulations/Miscellaneous
____Short Form/Memorandum
____Signatures/Acceptance
____Brokerage Commission, Agency Disclosure