California Commercial Lease Agreement Template

A California commercial lease agreement is a legally binding contract for businesses renting commercial properties within the state. The document covers terms for leasing industrial, retail, and office spaces. It includes premises description, lease term, rent, option to renew, expenses, security deposit, and insurance requirements.

Commercial leases in California are subject to state-specific considerations, including subletting permissions, prohibition of key money, absence of rent control for commercial properties, and eviction procedures. A detailed agreement is essential to avoid legal ambiguities and ensure clarity on rights and protections for landlords and tenants.

California Business Entity Search: Landlords can verify the registration status of any entity in the state.

REQUIREMENTS

Consumer Protection Laws: Cal. Com. Code § 10104.

Jurisdiction: Under Cal. Com. Code § 10106, the chosen law and judicial forum must align with the jurisdiction where the lessee resides, where the property is located, and where the lease is signed. Any deviation from these criteria renders the chosen law or forum unenforceable.

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Required Disclosures

• Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Report: The lease should indicate if a Certified Access Specialist inspected the property. If so, the tenant should receive a copy of the CASp report (CIV § 1938 (a)(b)).
  • Right to Cancel: If the CASp report isn’t provided to the tenant at least 48 hours before lease signing, they have the right to cancel the rental agreement within 72 hours after signing.
  • Inspection Certificate: If the property meets all accessibility standards, the tenant must receive a copy of the inspection certificate within seven days of lease signing, along with the CASp report if it has not already been provided.
  • No CASp Certificate: If the property lacks a disability access inspection certificate, the lease must include a legal notice about the tenant’s right to a CASp inspection.

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  Commercial Lease Application

  

  Realtor Commercial Lease Agreement

  

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