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Commercial Premises Lease Agreement (Scotland)

Suitable For: Scotland
Downloads: 829
Last Updated: May 26, 2026
Time to Complete: 5 min.
Available formats: PDF and Word

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I downloaded this commercial lease agreement for a new café unit I was taking on in Glasgow city centre. What I liked was that it already covered practical points I actually needed — assignment rights, shared access areas, landlord obligations, and rent clauses.

-- James, Café Owner in Glasgow

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What is a commercial premises lease agreement?

A commercial premises lease agreement is a legally binding document that defines terms and conditions of renting out commercial premises in Scotland.

This document helps to outline the main terms and conditions of the commercial lease, including lease duration, rent payments, a list of obligations and responsibilities, data protection, governing law and others. This sample agreement fully aligns with English common and statute law.

What should be included in this commercial space lease agreement template?

A standard commercial lease agreement shall include:

  • Information about the Parties. The document should outline the full legal name, business registration number, mailing address and contact information of each party involved.
  • Property Description. A commercial lease agreement sample shall provide a detailed plan of the leased property that can be outlined in the agreement or attached in a separate plan.
  • Tenant’s Obligations. The document shall lay out all the tenant’s responsibilities related to the property occupation, damage, repair, possession and usage.
  • Rent Payments & Deposit. A sample commercial lease agreement in Scotland should detail the amount of a rent payment in pounds, if the tenant shall pay VAT on top of the rent amount, the frequency of payments, if additional charges are included in the rent, acceptable payment methods, etc.
  • Termination. If the tenant breaches the lease, the landlord should have the right to end this tenancy by sending a prior written notice. The text of the agreement should outline how the notice is being sent, as well as the notice period.

Who can use this commercial space lease agreement?

This customisable template of a commercial lease agreement can be helpful for:

  • one commercial property space located in Scotland;
  • real estate agents and property management companies operating in the Scottish real estate market;
  • UK businesses willing to operate in Scotland;
  • small startups and companies searching for commercial property to rent out.

To rent out commercial property in England and Wales, another business lease agreement should be used instead.

Difference between commercial and residential leases in Scotland

A Scottish sample commercial lease agreement can be used for renting out various types of commercial premises in Scotland. The main purpose for this agreement is that the tenant requires space for doing business. This document can be used to rent out a land plot, building or office space for production, customer services or other business purposes. The tenant in a commercial lease is a partnership, company, trust or sole trader.

On the other hand, a residential tenancy in Scotland is used to rent out a hole or part of residential space for living. This can be used by single tenants or families willing to find an accommodation to live in.

In Scotland, different laws shall apply to commercial and residential leases that govern eviction grounds, tenancy rights and duration.

How to customise this commercial lease agreement sample with FasterDraft?

To get a fully customisable document template, follow a few easy steps below:

  1. Click the “Create Document” button.
  2. Answer simple questions in the form.
  3. Select a template’s format – sample commercial lease agreement PDF or Word.
  4. E-sign the document.
  5. Make a payment.

The template is ready for instant download and usage for any type of commercial property located in Scotland.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • 1. Can I use this for café or restaurant premises?

    Yes, this commercial property lease agreement template can be customised for various types of commercial premises located in Scotland, including cafés or restaurants.

  • 2. Does this template include assignment clauses?

    If parties to this commercial property lease agreement wish so, it is possible to add a standard assignation clause while filling in the questionnaire.

    If included, this clause allows a tenant to further sublet commercial premises or assign some of their tenancy rights to third parties.

  • 3. Can the agreement be signed electronically?

    Yes. When filling in the questionnaire for the commercial lease agreement sample​, a user will be given an opportunity to e-sign this document online for free.

  • 4. Does the template cover rent and repair obligations?

    Yes. This commercial lease agreement sample for Scotland includes a clause establishing the tenant’s repair obligations, including:

     – to remove any and all signs, mouldings, writings, or paintings of the name of the business of the tenant or other occupiers from the premises and from any other part thereof;
    – to remove all alterations and additions to the premises during the period of the lease; and
    – at the termination of the lease, to restore the premises into such repair and condition as they were at the commencement of the lease.

  • 5. Can I get a commercial lease agreement sample free​ from FasterDraft?

    At FasterDraft you can customise your sample of a commercial lease agreement for Scotland at a very affordable price.

    We do not sell a free sample commercial lease agreement​ template that is generated using AI or available on the Internet.

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