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Agreement

Commercial Lease Agreement

A lease deed by which an owner leases commercial premises to a lessee for business use on agreed terms.

COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made on [Date] between [Lessor] and [Lessee]

  1. Parties. This Lease is executed between [Owner Name/Firm], having its address at [Address] (the "Lessor") and [Business Name], through its authorised signatory [Name], having office at [Address] (the "Lessee").
  2. Property Description. The Lessor leases the commercial premises at [Unit No., Building, Locality, City], admeasuring [Area] sq. ft. carpet area, with [No.] car-parking slots.
  3. Term / Duration. The lease is for [3 / 5 / 9] years commencing [Start Date], with the option to renew for a further term on revised terms.
  4. Rent & Escalation. Monthly rent of Rs. [Amount] plus applicable GST, payable in advance by the [5th] of each month, with escalation of [15]% every 3 years.
  5. Security Deposit. An interest-free refundable deposit of Rs. [Amount] (equal to [X] months' rent) is paid, refundable on handover after deducting dues and damages.
  6. Use. The premises shall be used only for [nature of business] and for no illegal or hazardous purpose, in compliance with applicable licences.
  7. Maintenance. Internal maintenance and common-area maintenance (CAM) charges shall be borne by the Lessee; structural repairs by the Lessor.
  8. Utilities. Electricity, water, power backup and internet charges shall be paid by the Lessee as per actual usage and separate meters.
  9. Lock-in. A lock-in period of [36 months] applies; early exit within lock-in attracts forfeiture of deposit/balance rent for the lock-in.
  10. Notice. After lock-in, either party may terminate by [three] months' written notice.
  11. Termination. The Lessor may terminate on default in rent for [two] months, breach of terms, or unauthorised alteration/sub-letting.
  12. Stamp Duty & Registration. This Lease shall be compulsorily registered; stamp duty and registration fees shall be shared/borne by [Lessee] per the State Stamp Act.
  13. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by Indian law and subject to courts at [City].

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Lease on the date first written above.

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[Lessor]
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[Lessee]
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Witness 1: [Name & Address]
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Witness 2: [Name & Address]

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Owner/Lessor
  • Tenant/Lessee
  • Rent/consideration
  • Term

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

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