Understanding The Various Commercial Lease Options Available
It is not always appropriate for a proposed lessor and lessee to enter straight into a lease. Sometimes the parties are just not ready. A heads of agreement or an agreement for lease can be the bridge to the lease that the proposed landlord and tenant need. I will briefly outline the difference between the three types of documents.
I am Glenn Duker and, as a lawyer who works extensively with commercial leases, I am familiar with these documents.
A heads of agreement is a document that is signed by both parties when the permanent lease document is not yet written or in a situation where the lessor and lessee are not ready to enter a formal agreement. This document would be appropriate for use if the property is still under construction, for example. In general, the average heads of agreement is usually not binding but it could contain wording that binds either the tenant or the landlord to some degree.
Unlike the document outlined above, the agreement for lease is meant to be binding but the degree of specificity written into this document is up to the two parties to decide. This type of document is the first step in the lease agreement process and it is not required in all situations. This agreement would be used if a shopping mall developer needs to obtain finance for development and wants to prove to an investor that there is a commitment from an anchor tenant. The investor would then provide funding based on that commitment. The tenant can use this type of document when filling out an application to alter the proposed use of the property. This type of agreement is always helpful when a building is not yet built but the future tenant wants to be able to plan for the day when construction is complete. The lessor can use the document to show the bank there is interest in the property and the presence of an anchor tenant will attract other businesses to the location.
The lease creates an interest in the land. The lease commences on the commencement date of occupation of the premises despite the date of occupation being at a alter time. A retail lease may attract particular disclosure requirements by the landlord and give rise to particular rights to the tenant. The tenant will have the right to the peaceful enjoyment of the premises provided the lease terms are not breached by the tenant. This is can be short term, although a lease usually a long-term commitment for both parties.
When more information about leases and pre-lease arrangements is needed, remember that this is the general opinion only of name Glenn Duker. See legal advice from a lawyer.
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January 19, 2012 | Posted by Glenn Duker
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