Commercial Lease Agreement - Revised 10/01 - Page 1 of 6

Sep 16, 2026

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Commercial Lease Agreement (C.A.R. Form CL, Revised 10/01) sets out the landlord-tenant relationship for renting defined premises within a larger property. It specifies the lease or month-to-month term options, including termination notice requirements and renewal addendum references. The agreement details base rent payment timing, possible CPI-based rent adjustments and proration rules, plus a comprehensive security deposit framework covering permitted uses, reinstatement, itemized accounting, and return timelines.

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Commercial Lease Agreement

Property and Premises

Term and Renewal

Base Rent and Payment Timing

Rent Definition and Payment

COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT (C.A.R. Form CL, Revised 10/01) Date (For reference only): ~~ ~~ ("Landlord") and 1. PROPERTY: Landlord rents to Tenant and Tenant rents from Landlord, the real property and improvements described as: ("Tenant") agree as follows: ("Premises"), which comprise approximately % of the total square footage of rentable space in the entire property. See exhibit for a further description of the Premises. 2. TERM: The term begins on (date) ("Commencement Date"),(Check A or B): A. Lease: and shall terminate on (date) at AM PM. Any holding over after the term of this agreement expires, with Landlord's consent, shall create a month-to-month tenancy that either party may terminate as specified in paragraph 2B. Rent shall be at a rate equal to the rent for the immediately preceding month, payable in advance. All other terms and conditions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. B. Month-to-month: and continues as a month-to-month tenancy. Either party may terminate the tenancy by giving written notice to the other at least 30 days prior to the intended termination date, subject to any applicable laws. Such notice may be given on any date. C. RENEWAL OR EXTENSION TERMS: See attached addendum . 3. BASE RENT: A. Tenant agrees to pay Base Rent at the rate of (CHECK ONE ONLY:) (1) $ per month, for the term of the agreement. (2) $ per month, for the first 12 months of the agreement. Commencing with the 13th month, and upon expiration of each 12 months thereafter, rent shall be adjusted according to any increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor for All Urban Consumers ("CPI") for (the city nearest the location of the Premises), based on the following formula: Base Rent will be multiplied by the most current CPI preceding the first calendar month during which the adjustment is to take effect, and divided by the most recent CPI preceding the Commencement Date. In no event shall any adjusted Base Rent be less than the Base Rent for the month immediately preceding the adjustment. If the CPI is no longer published, then the adjustment to Base Rent shall be based on an alternate index that most closely (3) reflects$ the CPI. per month for the period commencing and ending and $ per month for the period commencing and ending and $ per month for the period commencing and ending . (4) In accordance with the attached rent schedule. (5) Other: . B. Base Rent is payable in advance on the 1st (or ) day of each calendar month, and is delinquent on the next day. C. If the Commencement Date falls on any day other than the first day of the month, Base Rent for the first calendar month shall be prorated based on a 30-day period. If Tenant has paid one full month's Base Rent in advance of Commencement Date, Base Rent for the second calendar monthshall be prorated based on a 30-day period. 4. RENT: A. Definition: ("Rent") shall mean all monetary obligations of Tenant to Landlord under the terms of this agreement, except securitydeposit. B. Payment: Rent shall be paid to (Name) at (address) location specified by Landlord in writing to Tenant. , or at any other C. Timing: Base Rent shall be paid as specified in paragraph 3. All other Rent shall be paid within 30 days after Tenant is billed by Landlord. 5. EARLY POSSESSION: Tenant is entitled to possession of the Premises on . If Tenant is in possession prior to the Commencement Date, during this time (i) Tenant is not obligated to pay Base Rent, and (ii) Tenant is is not obligated to pay Rent other than Base Rent. Whether or not Tenant is obligated to pay Rent prior to Commencement Date, Tenant is obligated to comply with all other terms of this agreement. 6. SECURITY DEPOSIT: A. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord $ as a security deposit. Tenant agrees not to hold Broker responsible for its return.(IF CHECKED:)

FAQs

What are the available lease term options in the agreement?

The agreement provides a fixed lease term with a specific commencement date and end date, or a month-to-month term. In the month-to-month option, either party may terminate with written notice at least 30 days before the intended termination date.

How is base rent determined and adjusted?

Base rent is set based on one of several checked options, including a monthly rate for the full term or for the first 12 months with adjustments thereafter. Adjustments may follow increases in the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) using a specified formula, and adjusted base rent will not drop below the prior month’s base rent.

What can the landlord use the security deposit for, and when must it be returned?

The security deposit may be used to cure tenant payment defaults and related charges, repair non-ordinary-wear-and-tear damage, broom-clean the premises if needed, and cover other unmet tenant obligations. The landlord must provide an itemized statement and return remaining amounts within set timelines, including a shorter return window when the only claim is unpaid rent.

Sep 16, 2026

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