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Commercial Lease Agreement

  • Suitable For:Canada (9 provinces + 3 territories)
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This downloadable commercial lease agreement template is suitable for landlords and businesses renting different commercial spaces across Canada, including retail shops, offices and warehouses.

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I needed a commercial lease agreement for a new business location and found this template easy to customise. It helped me organise the key terms, including rent, lease duration, and the responsibilities of both parties. A practical starting point that saved me time preparing the document from scratch.
— David, Alberta

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Commercial Lease Agreement template for Canada: the first page of the document

What are the benefits of this commercial lease agreement template?

The present commercial lease agreement template allow to define and customise:

  • The duration of the rent;
  • Renewal options and renewal rights;
  • Insurance and subletting;
  • Amount of rental payments; and
  • What each side can and can’t do with the premises. 

It’s written to work as a commercial lease agreement in Ontario, a commercial lease agreement in Alberta, or anywhere else in Canada, with room for provincial specifics.

Can I use this template for residential tenancies?

This document template is drafted for commercial tenancies only, which fall largely outside the protections that cover residential tenants. For the landlord, it secures the rent, the term, and the tenant’s obligations. For the tenant, it fixes the cost and the right to occupy. Given the amounts and the length of a typical commercial lease, both sides should have it reviewed before signing — but starting from a proper template rather than a blank page saves considerable time and legal cost.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How is a commercial lease different from a residential one?

Commercial leases fall largely outside residential tenancy protections, so the written terms carry more weight. The lease itself sets the rules.

2. Does it work for Ontario and Alberta?

Yes. The commercial lease agreement template works in Ontario, Alberta, and across Canada, with room for provincial specifics.

3. What rent structures does it handle?

Gross, net, and arrangements where the tenant pays a share of operating costs and property taxes on top of base rent.

4. Does it cover renewals and subletting?

Yes. The template includes renewal options and clauses governing whether and how the tenant can sublet or assign the lease.

5. Who handles repairs and maintenance?

You set that in the lease. The template includes clauses allocating maintenance, repairs, and insurance between landlord and tenant.

6. Should I have it reviewed?

Given the amounts and the multi-year term, yes — both sides benefit from legal review before signing, even starting from the template.

7. Can I use it for retail or office space?

Yes. It adapts for office, retail, industrial, and other commercial premises.

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