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TRIPLE NET (NNN) LEASE AGREEMENT
This Triple-Net (NNN) Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) made this __________________,
by and between:
Landlord: with a mailing address of
(“Lessor”) AND
Tenant: with a mailing address of
(“Lessee”)
HEREINAFTER, the Lessor and Lessee (“Parties”) agree to enter into an Agreement for the
leasing of commercial real estate in accordance with the following terms:
1. PREMISES. The Lessee agrees to rent the property located at
(“Premises”) together with the right of
ingress and egress and the non-exclusive use of common areas, pursuant to the
following terms and conditions:
2. RENTABLE SPACE. The total rentable space of the Premises consists of _______
Square Feet (SF).
3. USE. The Lessee shall be allowed to use the Premises for the following:
________________________________________________________________
The aforementioned use(s) shall be referred to as the “Permitted Use(s)”. Any use by the
Lessee that does not correspond to the Permitted Use(s) shall be by prior written consent
of the Lessor only.
4. INITIAL TERM. This Agreement shall have an initial period of ____ months beginning
____________________, and ending on ____________________ ("Initial Term").
5. MONTHLY RENT. The rent amount for the initial period shall be: $________________
paid on the ____ day of every month and: (check one)
- Shall remain the same during the Initial Term.
- Shall increase during the Initial Term as follows:
From ____________________ to ____________________.
Monthly Rent: $_______________
From ____________________ to ____________________.
Monthly Rent: $_______________
From ____________________ to ____________________.
Monthly Rent: $_______________
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6. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Under the terms of this Agreement: (check one)
- The Lessee shall not be required to pay a Security Deposit.
- The Lessee shall be required to pay: $_______________ as a non-interest bearing
security deposit to secure the performance by Lessee of the provisions and conditions of
this Agreement ("Security Deposit"). The Lessee shall pay the Security Deposit to the
Lessor at the execution of this Agreement. In the event Lessee fails to pay the Rent or
otherwise defaults on any provision herein, Lessor may apply the whole or any part of
the Security Deposit to the payment of any sum in default or any of Lessee's damages as
a result of default. If any portion of the Security Deposit is applied, Lessee, upon demand
by Lessor, shall deposit an amount sufficient to return the Security Deposit to its original
amount. Should Lessee comply with all of the covenants and conditions of this
Agreement, the Security Deposit or any balance thereof shall be returned to within ____
days of the expiration of the Term.
7. LATE FEE. If any payment or charges due by the Lessee to the Lessor are not made
within ____ calendar days, the Lessor shall: (check one)
- Not charge a late fee.
- Charge a late fee in the amount of: (check one)
- $_______________ for each day occurrence Rent is late.
- ____% of balance shall accumulate for each day occurrence Rent is
late.
8. RENEWAL OPTIONS. The Lessee shall: (check one)
- Not have the option to renew this Agreement.
- Have the option to renew this Agreement by providing at least ____ days’ notice
before any ending termination date. The Lessee shall have ____ renewal period(s) as
follows:
1
st
Renewal Period: From ____________________ to ____________________.
Monthly Rent: $_______________
2
nd
Renewal Period: From ____________________ to ____________________.
Monthly Rent: $_______________
3
rd
Renewal Period: From ____________________ to ____________________.
Monthly Rent: $_______________
The Initial Term and any renewal periods shall be referred to as the "Term".
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9. UPFRONT PAYMENT. Upon the execution of this Agreement, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor the following: (check one)
- First Month’s Rent of $________________
- Last Month’s Rent of $________________
- Security Deposit of $________________
10. POSSESSION. Possession shall commence on ______________________ unless
otherwise agreed upon. Lessor shall use due diligence to give possession as nearly as
possible at the beginning of the Term. Rent shall be prorated taking into account any
delay in providing possession, but the Term shall not be extended as a result of such
delay. Lessee shall make no other claim against Lessor for the delay in obtaining
possession of the Premises.
11. LESSOR INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE. Lessor shall indemnify, defend
and hold Lessee harmless from all loss, liability, costs, damages, and expenses that may
occur or be claimed with respect to any person or persons, or property on or to the
common areas, resulting from any act done or omission by or through Lessor, its agents,
employees, invitees, or any person. Lessor shall maintain, at all times during the Term,
comprehensive general liability insurance with an insurance company licensed to do
business in the state in which the common areas are located and satisfactory to Lessee,
properly protecting and indemnifying Lessee with single limit coverage of not less than
$________________ for injury to or $________________ for death of persons and
$________________ for property damage.
12. PROPORTIONATE SHARE. If the Premises are a part of a multiple tenancy complex,
the responsibility of Lessee for costs are determined by taking a percentage of the total
cost of the expenses based upon the rentable floor space in said complex occupied by
Lessee. It is agreed the Premises is _______% ("Proportionate Share") of the total floor
space in the building.
a. Lessor may, with notice to Lessee, elect to perform and provide certain
maintenance and services pertaining to the entire building or area of which the
Premises are a part, including, but not limited to, landscaping, trash removal,
lawn maintenance, common area lighting, watering, paving maintenance, and
snow removal. In such event, Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for its Proportionate
Share of such maintenance services.
b. Within ninety (90) days following the end of each year during the Term, Lessor
shall furnish Lessee a written statement covering the lease year just expired
(measured from the Commencement Date), showing in reasonable detail a
general breakdown of the total operating costs, the amount of Lessee's obligation
relating thereto, and the total payments made by Lessee.
Lessee agrees to conduct its business in a lawful and legal manner and in a way that
provides quiet enjoyment to the rest of the Lessees in the complex, including, but not
limited to, mitigation and limitation of noise, vibration, odor, trash, or fumes. In the event
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Lessor receives complaints from other Lessees in the building or complex and
determines, in its sole reasonable judgment, that Lessee is conducting its operations in a
manner so as to be objectionable to other Lessees, Lessee shall, upon notice from
Lessor, promptly modify its operations to eliminate such objections.
13. LESSOR'S RIGHT OF ENTRY. Lessor or Lessor's agent may enter at reasonable hours
to inspect or show the Premises to prospective lenders and purchasers, and to do
anything Lessor may be required to do hereunder or which Lessor may deem necessary
for the good of the Premises or any building of which they are apart. During the last ____
days of the Term, Lessor may display a "For Rent" sign on the Premises and show the
Premises to prospective lessees.
14. DAMAGE BY CASUALTY. If during the Term or previous thereto, the Premises shall be
destroyed or so damaged by fire or another casualty as to become un-leasable, then, at
the option of Lessor, this Agreement shall terminate from the date of such damage or
destruction. Lessor shall exercise this option to so terminate this Agreement by notice in
writing delivered to Lessee within ____ days after such casualty. Upon such notice,
Lessee shall immediately surrender said Premises and all interest therein to Lessor, and
Lessee shall pay Rent up until the date of casualty. If Lessor does not elect to terminate
this Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, and Lessor shall
expeditiously repair the Premises, placing the same in as good a condition as they were
at the time of the damage or destruction. Rent shall be prorated taking into account the
amount of time Lessee is unable to occupy the Premises. If the Premises are slightly
damaged by fire or another casualty but still leasable, then Lessor shall expeditiously
repair the same with no rent proration. Lessee may not make a claim for compensation
because of any inconvenience or loss of business arising from the necessity of repairing
any portion of the building or the Premises.
15. NOTICES. Any notice hereunder shall be sufficient if sent by certified mail and
addressed to:
Lessor: __________________________________________________________
Lessee: _________________________________________________________
16. OPERATING EXPENSES. Unless otherwise modified under this Agreement, Lessor and
Lessee agree that this Agreement shall be considered a triple net lease. Lessee agrees
to pay directly or reimburse Lessor for one hundred percent (100%) of all costs of
operating and maintaining the building and related parking areas which shall include,
without limitation, real estate and personal property taxes and assessments,
management fees, heating, electricity, water, waste disposal, sewage, operating
materials and supplies, service agreements and charges, lawn care, snow removal,
restriping, repairs, repaving, cleaning and custodial, security, insurance, the cost of
contesting the validity or applicability of any governmental acts which may affect
operating expenses, and all other direct operating costs of operating and maintaining the
building and related parking areas, unless expressly excluded from operating expenses
("Operating Expenses"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Operating Expenses shall not
include any amount related to (i) a capital account or capital improvement; (ii) ground
leases; (iii) principal or interest payments on any mortgage or deed of trust on the
Premises; (iv) any amount for which Lessor is reimbursed through insurance, by third
persons, or directly by other Lessees of the Premises; (iv) repair costs as a result of fire,
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windstorm, or other casualty, (v) leasing commissions and other expenses incurred in
connection with leasing any other area located on the premises to any other party; and
(vi) costs of items and services for which Lessee reimburses Lessor or pays third
persons directly.
17. TAXES. During the Term, Lessee shall be obligated to pay the real estate taxes and any
other taxes including leasehold taxes and/or assessments (collectively, the "Taxes")
attributable to the Premises and accruing during the Term. Lessee, at Lessor's option,
shall pay to Lessor said Taxes every month, based on one-twelfth (1/12) of the
estimated annual amount for taxes. Taxes for any fractional calendar year during the
Term shall be prorated. In the event Lessee does not make any tax payment required
hereunder, Lessee shall be in default of this Agreement.
18. PROPERTY INSURANCE. Except in case of multiple tenancy complex as provided in
Section 12, Lessee shall, throughout the term of this Agreement and any extensions
thereof, pay for fire and extended coverage casualty insurance for the building and other
improvements on the Premises, with such comprehensive endorsements and in such
amounts as Lessor may deem reasonably necessary, and shall show the Lessee and
the Lessor, and Lessor's lender, if any, as the insured thereon. Lessee shall also obtain
and pay for loss of rent coverage. Lessee shall ensure the insurance remains in force
throughout the Term and provide Lessor with copies of any policies or certificates
evidencing such coverage. The policies shall be in form and content reasonably required
by Lessor and shall be issued by an insurance company reasonably approved by Lessor
and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel, materially modify, or fail to
renew the insurance without first giving Lessor thirty (30) days prior written notice. If
Lessee fails to keep the insurance in effect, Lessee shall be in default hereunder and
Lessor may, at its option, immediately obtain insurance coverage as provided for herein
and charge Lessee for the cost thereof.
19. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Lessee shall not assign, transfer, or encumber this
Agreement in any way and shall not sublease the Premises or any part thereof or allow
any other person to be in possession thereof without the prior written consent of Lessor,
in each instance. For the purpose of this provision, any transfer of a majority or
controlling interest in Lessee (whether in one or more related or unrelated transactions),
whether by transfer of stock, consolidation, merger, transfer of a partnership interest or
transfer of any or all of Lessee's assets or otherwise, or by operation of law, shall be
deemed an assignment of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any permitted assignment or
subletting, Lessee shall at all times remain directly, primarily, and wholly responsible and
liable for the payment of the Rent herein specified and for compliance with all of its other
obligations under the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
20. SIGNAGE AND ALTERATIONS. Lessee shall not place any signs, billboards, or
advertisements upon the Premises without the prior written consent of Lessor. Lessee is
responsible for the costs of any permitted signage. Lessee shall not make any material
or structural alterations or additions in or to the Premises without the prior written
consent of Lessor.
21. TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Lessee shall not store, use, or dispose of any
toxic or hazardous materials in, on, or about the Premises without the prior written
consent of Lessor. Lessee shall be solely responsible for and shall defend, indemnify
and hold Lessor, and its agents and employees, harmless from and against all claims,
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costs, and liabilities, including attorney's fees and expenses, arising out of or in
connection with the Lessee storage, use, or disposal of any toxic or hazardous material
in, on, or about the Premises. Lessee's obligations under this paragraph shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
22. CONDITION OF PREMISES. Lessee acknowledges that it has inspected the Premises
and Lessee accepts the Premises in its current condition. At the end of the Term,
Lessee, at its expense, shall (i) surrender the Premises in the same condition as existed
at the time the commencement of the Term, reasonable wear and tear excepted; (ii)
have removed all of Lessee's property from the Premises; (iii) have repaired any
damage to the Premises caused by the removal of Lessee's Property; and (iv) leave the
Premises free of trash and debris and the building in "broom clean" condition.
23. PERSONAL PROPERTY. Lessor shall not be liable for any loss or damage to any
inventory, goods, fixtures, improvements, or personal property of Lessee on or about the
Premises.
24. APPLICATION OF LAW. Lessee shall comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations and
other legal requirements affecting the Premises and the use thereof, and Lessee shall
indemnify, defend and hold Lessor harmless from expense or damage resulting from
failure to do so.
25. FIXTURES. Except for Lessee's personal property and trade fixtures, all buildings,
repairs, alterations, additions, improvements, installations, and other non-trade fixtures
installed or erected on the Premises, whether by or at the expense of Lessor or Lessee,
shall belong to Lessor and shall remain on and be surrendered with the Premises at the
expiration or termination of this Agreement. However, at Lessor's option, Lessee shall
remove Lessee's alterations or improvements prior to the expiration of this Agreement
and return the Premises to its original condition.
26. EMINENT DOMAIN. Should all or a part of the Premises be taken under eminent
domain so that the Premises are unsuitable, in Lessee's reasonable opinion, for
Lessee's use, then the term of this Agreement shall terminate as of the date that title
shall vest in the acquiring authority and the Rent and other charges shall be adjusted as
of the date of such taking. The Lessor shall be entitled to the proceeds of the eminent
domain award made to Lessor. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent Lessee
from separately pursuing a claim against the requisite authority for Lessee's independent
loss or damages to the extent available, provided, however, that no award to Lessee
shall reduce the award to Lessor. Lessee shall have no claim against Lessor for the
value of the unexpired term of this Agreement.
27. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. The parties will each look to their own insurance for
recovery of any loss resulting from fire or another casualty. Lessor and Lessee release
one another from such claims and waive any right of recovery of insured claims by
anyone claiming through them, by way of subrogation or otherwise, including their
respective insurers. This release and waiver shall remain effective despite either party’s
failure to obtain insurance. If either party fails to obtain insurance, it bears the full risk of
its own loss.
28. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES. If: (a) Lessee fails to comply with any term, provision,
condition, or covenant of this Agreement; (b) Lessee deserts or vacates the Premises;
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(c) any petition is filed by or against Lessee under any section or chapter of the Federal
Bankruptcy Act, as amended, or under any similar law or statute of the United States or
any state thereof; (d) Lessee becomes insolvent or makes a transfer in fraud of
creditors; (e) Lessee makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (f) a receiver is
appointed for Lessee or any of the assets of Lessee, then in any of such events, Lessee
shall be in default and Lessor shall have the option to do any one or more of the
following: (i) enter the Premises either with or without process of law and to expel,
remove and put out Lessee or any other persons thereon, together with all personal
property; (ii) terminate this Agreement; (iii) Rent said Premises or any part thereof for
such term or terms and at such terms and conditions as Lessor in its sole discretion may
deem advisable, with the right to repair, renovate, remodel, redecorate, alter, and
change said Premises. At the option of Lessor, rents received by Lessor from such
reletting shall be applied in order as follows: to the payment of any indebtedness from
Lessee to Lessor other than Rent due; to the payment of any costs and expenses of
such reletting, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, advertising fees, and
brokerage fees, and to the payment of any repairs, renovation, remodeling,
redecorations, alterations, and changes in the Premises; to the payment of Rent and
additional Rent due and payable hereunder and interest thereon; and, if after applying
said rentals there is any deficiency in the Rent and additional rent and interest to be paid
by Lessee under this Agreement, Lessee shall pay any such deficiency to Lessor and
such deficiency shall be calculated and collected by Lessor monthly. No such re-entry or
taking possession of said Premises shall be construed as an election on Lessor's part to
terminate this Agreement unless a written notice of such intention is given to Lessee.
Notwithstanding any such reletting without termination, Lessor may at any time terminate
this Agreement by reason of any default, in addition to any other remedy it may have.
29. WAIVER. The rights and remedies of Lessor under this Agreement, as well as those
provided by law, shall be cumulative, and none shall be exclusive of any other rights or
remedies. A waiver by Lessor of any breach or default of Lessee shall not be deemed or
construed to be a continuing waiver of such breach or default nor as a waiver of or
permission, expressed or implied, for any subsequent breach or default. It is agreed that
the acceptance by Lessor of any installment of Rent subsequent to the date the same
should have been paid shall not alter the covenant and obligation of Lessee to pay
subsequent installments of Rent promptly upon the due date. Receipt by Lessor of
partial payment after Lessee's default shall not be construed to be or constitute a cure of
any such default. No receipt of money by Lessor before or after the termination of this
Agreement shall in any way reinstate, continue, or extend the term above demised.
30. SUBORDINATION. This Agreement shall be subject and subordinate at all times to any
existing mortgages and any mortgages hereinafter obtained on the Premises.
31. SUCCESSORS. The provisions, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement shall bind
and inure to the benefit of the legal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns of
each of the parties hereto, except that no assignment or subletting by Lessee without the
written consent of Lessor shall vest any rights in the assignee or sublessee of Lessee.
32. QUIET POSSESSION. Lessor agrees, so long as Lessee fully complies with all of the
terms, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement, that Lessee shall and may
peaceably and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the Premises for the Term. Such right to
quiet enjoyment shall be binding upon Lessor, its heirs, successors, or assigns, but only
during such party's ownership of the Premises.
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33. AUTHORITY. Lessor and Lessee further covenant and represent that each has full right,
title, power, and authority to make, execute, and deliver this Agreement.
34. BANKRUPTCY. Neither this Agreement nor any interest therein nor any estate hereby
created shall pass to any trustee or receiver in bankruptcy or to any other receiver or
assignee for the benefit of creditors by operation of law or otherwise during the Term or
any renewal thereof.
35. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the
parties, and no modification of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties unless
evidenced by an agreement in writing signed by Lessor and Lessee after the date hereof.
If more than one Lessee is named herein, the provisions of this Agreement shall be
applicable to and binding upon such Lessees, jointly and severally.
36. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. Lessee shall at any time upon written notice by Lessor,
with notice providing Lessee no less than ten (10) days, execute, acknowledge, and
deliver to Lessor or to any lender of or purchaser from Lessor a statement in writing
certifying that this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if modified,
stating the nature of such modification) and the date to which the Rent and other charges
are paid in advance, if any, and acknowledging that there are not, to Lessee's
knowledge, any uncured defaults on the part of Lessor, or specifying such defaults if any
are claimed. Any such statement may be conclusively relied upon by any prospective
purchaser or encumbrances of the Premises or of the business of Lessor.
37. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
38. ATTACHMENTS. The following Attachments are incorporated herein: (check all that
apply)
- Attachment A: _________________________________________________
- Attachment B: _________________________________________________
- Attachment C: _________________________________________________
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have indicated their acceptance of the terms of this
Agreement by their signatures below on the dates indicated.
Lessor’s Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Lessee’s Signature: Date:
Print Name:
Agents Signature: Date:
Print Name:
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NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF __________________
__________________ County, ss.
On this __________________, before me appeared ________________________, as
Lessee and ________________________, as Lessor of this Agreement who proved to me
through government issued photo identification to be the above-named persons, in my
presence executed foregoing instrument and acknowledged that (s)he executed the same as
his/her free act and deed.
Notary Public
Print Name: Commission Expires: