Commercial Sublease Agreement Template
1. Premises and Space Boundaries
The Sublessor subleases to the Sublessee the commercial space located at [Property Address], consisting of [Square Footage / Description of Area].
Premises Detail: [Suite/Unit], [Floor], [Included rooms/areas], [Excluded areas, if any].
Delivery Condition: [Condition at delivery] and [items included: fixtures/furniture/equipment, if any].
2. Parties and Landlord Consent
This Commercial Sublease Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between Sublessor (Current Tenant): [Full Legal Name / Business Name], Sublessee (New Tenant): [Full Legal Name / Business Name], and Landlord: [Full Legal Name / Company Name].
Sublessor Contact: [Address], [Phone], [Email].
Sublessee Contact: [Address], [Phone], [Email].
Landlord Contact: [Address], [Phone], [Email].
Consent Status: [Landlord consent required prior to occupancy / consent attached as Exhibit B / consent pending].
3. Term
The sublease term shall begin on [Start Date] and end on [End Date], unless earlier terminated under this Agreement.
Renewal: [Renewal requires written consent of all Parties].
4. Rent, Payments, and Deposit
Monthly rent: $[Amount], payable to [Sublessor/Landlord] on or before the [Day] of each month.
Security deposit: $[Amount], refundable subject to Section 10.
Late fees: [Specify amount or % after X days overdue].
Payment Method: [ACH/check/wire/portal], Payee: [Payee Name], Remit To: [Address/Link].
5. Use of Premises (Category → Subtype)
Authorized Use Category: [Office/Retail/Industrial/Service/Other].
Authorized Use Subtype: [Describe authorized operations].
Use Limitations: [Hours], [Signage], [Deliveries], [Noise], [Hazardous materials restrictions, if any].
Change of Use: The Sublessee may not change use without written consent of the Sublessor and Landlord.
6. Original Lease Compliance
This Sublease is subject to all terms of the Original Lease dated [Original Lease Date] between Sublessor and Landlord.
Sublessee agrees to comply fully with applicable terms of the Original Lease.
Exhibit A: [Copy of Original Lease attached / access reference provided].
7. Operations and Risk Allocation
Maintenance and Repairs: Sublessee shall keep the Premises in good order and condition; damage caused by Sublessee must be promptly repaired at Sublessee’s expense.
Structural Repairs: Sublessor remains responsible for structural repairs unless otherwise stated in the Original Lease.
Utilities and Services: Sublessee shall be responsible for utilities [electricity/water/gas/internet/waste disposal], [directly / reimbursed to Sublessor].
Alterations and Improvements: Sublessee may not make alterations without prior written consent of both Sublessor and Landlord; approved improvements remain with the Premises unless otherwise agreed.
Insurance: Sublessee shall maintain liability insurance of at least [Coverage Amount], naming both Sublessor and Landlord as additional insureds; proof required prior to occupancy.
Indemnification: Sublessee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Sublessor and Landlord against claims arising from Sublessee’s use of the Premises.
Assignment and Subletting: Sublessee may not assign or further sublet without prior written consent of the Sublessor and Landlord.
Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by expiration, written agreement of all Parties, or Sublessee default including non-payment or breach.
8. Access Credentials Register (Table)
Credential Type | Identifier | Issued To | Issue Date | Return Date |
[Key] | [Key #] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
[Badge] | [Badge ID] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
[Code] | [Code/Device] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
[Parking Pass] | [Pass #] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
Credential Type | Identifier | Issued To | Issue Date | Return Date |
[Key] | [Key #] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
[Badge] | [Badge ID] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
[Code] | [Code/Device] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
[Parking Pass] | [Pass #] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
Credential Type
Identifier
Issued To
Issue Date
Return Date
[Key]
[Key #]
[Name]
[MM/DD/YYYY]
[Badge]
[Badge ID]
[Code]
[Code/Device]
[Parking Pass]
[Pass #]
9. Handover Materials and Evidence Index
Handover Evidence: [Photos], [Video], [Walkthrough report], [Inventory list], [Other].
Evidence Identifier(s): [File name(s)/link(s)/folder path].
Handover Acknowledgment: [Date/time of handover] and [names of attendees].
10. Security Deposit
The Sublessor shall hold the security deposit to cover damages or unpaid rent.
The deposit (minus deductions, if any) shall be returned within [X days] after sublease termination and surrender.
Deductions Support: [Describe documentation for deductions: invoices/photos/statement].
11. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California.
12. Signatures
Sublessor: ______________________________ Date: [Date] Name/Title: [Full Name, Title]
Sublessee: ______________________________ Date: [Date] Name/Title: [Full Name, Title]
Landlord (Consent): _______________________ Date: [Date] Name/Title: [Full Name, Title]
Access Administrator (Acknowledgment): _______________________ Date: [Date] Name/Title: [Full Name, Title]
Credential Type | Identifier | Issued To | Issue Date | Return Date |
[Key] | [Key #] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
[Badge] | [Badge ID] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
[Code] | [Code/Device] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
[Parking Pass] | [Pass #] | [Name] | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [MM/DD/YYYY] |
