Pre-Signing Checklist

The Ultimate
Lease Checklist

Before you sign a commercial lease, you are committing to a major financial obligation. Use this 25-point checklist to ensure you are protected.

1
Financial Audit

Base Rent & Escalations

CAM Caps (5% Controllable)

Security Deposit Terms

Late Fee Grace Periods

Audit Rights for Expenses

Personal Guarantee Sunset

Rent Acceleration Removal

Indemnity Limitations

Insurance Requirements

Default Notice & Cure Periods

Assignment & Subletting Rights

Renewal Options & Notice

Expansion/ROFR Rights

Termination/Break Clauses

Permitted Use Breadth

Maintenance Responsibilities

HVAC Repair Caps

Signage & Visibility

Parking Allocations

After-Hours Access/HVAC

Subordination & Non-Disturbance (SNDA)

Estoppel Certificate Requirements

Force Majeure Clauses

Governing Law/Venue

Attorney Fee Provisions

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