A California commercial lease agreement is a legally binding contract for businesses renting commercial properties within the state. The document covers terms for leasing industrial, retail, and office spaces. It includes premises description, lease term, rent, option to renew, expenses, security deposit, and insurance requirements.
Commercial leases in California are subject to state-specific considerations, including subletting permissions, prohibition of key money, absence of rent control for commercial properties, and eviction procedures. A detailed agreement is essential to avoid legal ambiguities and ensure clarity on rights and protections for landlords and tenants.
California Business Entity Search: Landlords can verify the registration status of any entity in the state.
REQUIREMENTS
Rental Laws: California Civil Code Division 3, Part 4, Title 5, Chapter 2.6 (Commercial Rental Control).
Consumer Protection Laws: Cal. Com. Code § 10104.
Jurisdiction: Under Cal. Com. Code § 10106, the chosen law and judicial forum must align with the jurisdiction where the lessee resides, where property is located, and where the lease is signed. Any deviation from these criteria renders the chosen law or forum unenforceable.
