Commercial Lease Clause Guidance

Summary

Rewording commercial lease clauses involves maintaining the original intent while ensuring clarity. For repair clauses, tenants should maintain premises without improving beyond the initial condition. Alienation clauses require tenants to cover landlord costs from assignments or subleases. Execution clauses confirm the leases validity upon signing by both parties. Including party names in execution clauses enhances clarity and legal certainty, though using landlord and tenant is acceptable if defined elsewhere. Reasonable endeavours in leases mean taking reasonable steps to achieve outcomes without excessive costs.

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Reword this commercial lease repair clause 'The Tenant must keep the whole premises in good repair and condition provided that nothing shall create an obligation to renew or repair the premises in a better state than at the date of grant of this lease'
Sure! Here's a reworded version of the clause:
"The Tenant is responsible for maintaining the entire premises in good repair and condition, but is not required to renew or improve the premises beyond their condition at the start of the lease."
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Reword this commercial lease alienation clause 'The Tenant is to reimburse the Landlord for any expenses incurred as a result of the assignment or sublease'
Sure! Here's a reworded version of the clause:
"The Tenant shall cover any costs incurred by the Landlord due to the assignment or sublease of the property."
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Give me an example commercial lease execution clause
Sure! Here's an example of a commercial lease execution clause:
"The parties to this lease agree that this document represents the entire agreement between them. Both the Landlord and Tenant must sign and date this lease for it to be valid and enforceable."
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More examples
Sure! Here are a few more examples of commercial lease execution clauses:
- "This lease agreement becomes effective upon the signatures of both parties and the date stated within."
- "The lease is executed in duplicate, with each party retaining one copy for their records. Both copies must be signed by the Landlord and Tenant to take effect."
- "Execution of this lease by the Landlord and Tenant signifies their agreement to all terms and conditions contained herein."
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Is this good: 'This lease has today been duly executed and delivered as a deed.'
Your phrase "This lease has today been duly executed and delivered as a deed." is generally acceptable. However, you may consider adding the names of the parties involved for clarity. For example:
"This lease has today been duly executed and delivered as a deed by [Landlord's Name] and [Tenant's Name]."
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Why should I add that - what difference does it make?
Adding the names of the parties involved provides clarity and legal certainty. It ensures that both parties acknowledge and agree to the terms, reducing potential disputes. Including names can also aid in enforcing the lease if any issues arise in the future.
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What if i just say 'landlord and tenant' rather than their names, because their names are included in the definitions section in the lease
Using "landlord and tenant" instead of their names can be acceptable, as long as it's clear and consistent throughout the lease. Make sure the definitions section clearly identifies who the landlord and tenant are. This approach can still provide clarity and legal certainty.
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How can I define 'reasonable endeavours' in a commercial lease?
In a commercial lease, "reasonable endeavours" means taking steps that are reasonable in the circumstances to achieve a desired outcome, but not requiring the party to exhaust all possible means or incur excessive costs. Essentially, it implies a balanced effort without unreasonable burdens.
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