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Commercial lease checklist template

Ensure a commercial lease covers rent structure, escalations, CAM, TI, and use clauses.

When to use this template

Ensure a commercial lease covers rent structure, escalations, CAM, TI, and use clauses.

Key fields

  • Rent structure (gross/NNN/modified)
  • Escalations
  • CAM allocation
  • Tenant improvements
  • Use clause
  • Certificates of insurance

Who typically uses it

Commercial brokers and landlords.

How to fill it in

Work through the terms that decide the economics: rent structure and whether it is gross, modified or net; escalation method and dates; expense recovery basis and the expense pool's inclusions and exclusions; tenant-improvement allowance and who holds the work; use clause and exclusivity; assignment and subletting; security; insurance requirements; and every option window with its notice deadline.

Common mistakes

Signing without abstracting the dates is the expensive one — a missed escalation is usually unrecoverable and a missed option window can commit the property to a below-market renewal. Comparing a rentable-area quote against a usable-area quote is the other. Commercial leases are negotiated documents; have counsel review before signature.

State-specific notes

State-specific rules apply — always confirm the notice period, required disclosures, and format your state requires. See our landlord-law pages for state-by-state notes.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Is this template legally valid everywhere?

Templates are general starting points. State-specific rules apply and should be confirmed with a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

Can I use this in Ayillo?

Yes. Ayillo generates the equivalent document from your property, lease, or resident record with the correct state-specific defaults.

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