California Commercial Lease Agreement

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California Commercial Lease Agreement

A California commercial lease agreement is a legally binding contract between a landlord and tenant that conveys terms for renting non-residential real estate. Commercial leases define the tenant’s monthly payment, property expenses, and rights and liabilities. Commonly, the parties will negotiate the lease to reach an arrangement that meets their respective business needs.

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A California commercial lease agreement is a legally binding contract between a landlord and tenant that conveys terms for renting non-residential real estate. Commercial leases define the tenant’s monthly payment, property expenses, and rights and liabilities. Commonly, the parties will negotiate the lease to reach an arrangement that meets their respective business needs.

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Required Disclosures (5)

  1. Certified Access Specialist (CASp) (PDF) – The lease must mention if the property has been inspected by a Certified Access Specialist (CASp).[1] If it has, a copy of the CASp report must be provided to the tenant.[2]
    • Right to Cancel – If a CASp report isn’t provided to the tenant at least 48 hours before the lease signing, they can cancel the rental agreement within 72 hours after its execution.[3]
    • Inspection Certificate – If the property meets all accessibility standards, a copy of the inspection certificate must be delivered to the tenant along with the CASp report (if not provided already) within seven days of the lease signing.[4]
    • No CASp Certificate (PDF) – A legal notice regarding the tenant’s right to a CASp inspection must be included in the lease if the property has not been issued a disability access inspection certificate.[5]
  2. Death on the Property – The tenant must be informed of any death on the property within the last three years, except if the death was due to HIV or AIDS-related complications.[6]
  3. Energy Use – If the property is larger than 50,000 square feet or is a multi-family building with 17 or more tenants who are billed directly for energy, the landlord must report energy use annually by June 1 and make the data available to the public.[7]
  4. Methamphetamine – If the property was contaminated by methamphetamine or fentanyl but has since been remediated, the remediation order must be given to the tenant.[8]
  5. Toxic Mold – If the landlord is responsible for maintenance and knows that the property contains mold levels beyond permissible limits, they must promptly notify tenants of this information.[9]

Realtor Version

California Realtor Commercial Lease Agreement – A commercial lease provided by the California Association of Realtors.

 

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California Commercial Lease Agreement (Preview)

Sources

  1. CIV § 1938(a)
  2. CIV § 1938(b)
  3. CIV § 1938(c)
  4. CIV § 1938(d)
  5. CIV § 1938(e)
  6. CIV § 1710.2(a)(1)
  7. Assembly Bill 802
  8. HSC § 25400.28(b)
  9. CIV §§ 26141, 26144