Introduction
This precedent provides a professionally drafted General Commercial Lease Agreement suitable as a starting point for a wide range of commercial leasing transactions. The document sets out the key rights and obligations of the landlord and tenant, including rent, term, options, outgoings and use of the premises.
The precedent is designed to be adapted to suit the particular transaction and includes additional practical resources to assist practitioners managing the leasing process.
The download also includes a Heads of Agreement for Lease together with practical checklists for solicitors acting for both the lessor and the lessee.
Professionally Drafted Legal Precedent
Prepared by Australian legal professionals, this precedent provides a practical framework for use with the Contract for Sale and Purchase of Land 2026.
The document is fully editable in Microsoft Word and ready for immediate use.
At A Glance
What This Document Covers
- Grant of a commercial lease between landlord and tenant
- Key commercial leasing terms including rent, term and permitted use
- Allocation of outgoings and operating expenses
- Rights and obligations of the parties during the lease term
Key Clauses Included
- Rent, rent review and payment provisions
- Security bond or bank guarantee provisions
- Repair, maintenance and insurance obligations
- Default, termination and dispute provisions
Typical Uses
- Leasing office, retail or industrial premises
- Commercial leasing transactions between landlords and tenants
- Recording the agreed terms of occupation of premises
- Providing a starting point for preparing a customised lease
Additional Resources Included
- Heads of Agreement for Lease
- Checklist when acting for the Lessor
- Checklist when acting for the Lessee
- Fully editable Microsoft Word precedents
Drafted by Legal Professionals
Our precedents are prepared by Australian legal practitioners and reflect commonly used legal drafting standards.
Practical and Easy to Use
Each template provides a structured framework that can be adapted to suit the specific transaction or matter.
Instant Access
Download immediately after purchase and edit the document in Microsoft Word to suit your requirements.
Related Leasing Precedents
These related precedents may also assist practitioners involved in commercial leasing transactions.
- Deed of Variation of Lease
- Heads of Agreement for a Lease
- Commercial Sublease Agreement
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a commercial lease agreement?
A commercial lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and a tenant granting the tenant the right to occupy commercial premises for a specified term in return for payment of rent. The agreement typically sets out the key terms of the tenancy including rent, outgoings, permitted use of the premises, repair obligations and the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Commercial lease agreements are commonly used for office, retail and industrial premises and form the legal basis for the tenant’s occupation of the property.
What documents are included in this download?
The download includes a professionally drafted General Commercial Lease Agreement together with additional practical resources to assist practitioners managing the leasing transaction.
These resources include a Heads of Agreement for Lease and practical checklists for solicitors acting for both the lessor and the lessee.
Is this lease suitable for all Australian states?
This precedent provides a general commercial lease agreement intended as a starting point for commercial leasing transactions across Australia. The document may be adapted to suit the relevant jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the lease.
Practitioners should consider any applicable state legislation, including retail leasing legislation where relevant.
Also Known As
This document may also be referred to as a commercial lease template, lease agreement precedent, business lease agreement or commercial tenancy agreement.
This document may also be referred to as an agreement for lease, pre-lease agreement or lease commitment agreement used in commercial property transactions.
These clauses may also be referred to as contract special conditions, sale of land special conditions or additional contract clauses used in property transactions.
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