What should a commercial lease offer contain?

A commercial lease offer should specify the main conditions under which the landlord and the prospective tenant wish to reach an agreement before the conclusion of the lease.

In particular, it should allow for the clear identification of the parties and locations covered by the rental agreement.

Depending on the circumstances, the rental offer may specify, in particular:

• the description and area of the premises;
• the intended use of the premises and the activities that can be carried out there;
• there duration of the lease and the scheduled date for taking possession;
• THE rent basic and the terms of its increase;
• the additional charges that will be borne by the tenant;
• there proportional share of the tenant in the operating expenses of the building, where applicable;
• the allocation of taxes, insurance and other expenses related to the building;
• the work or improvements that will be carried out by the landlord or the tenant;
• the conditions relating to the delivery and the fitting out of the premises;
• periods of free rent or other benefits granted, where applicable;
• renewal options;
• the guarantees or securities requested;
• the main requirements regarding insurance;
• the conditions relating to the assignment of the lease or subletting;
• parking spaces and other ancillary spaces included in the rental, where applicable;
• the specific conditions, in particular those relating to financing, permits or necessary authorizations;
• the time allowed to accept the offer;
• the conditions that must be met before the agreement produces the intended effects, where applicable.

The offer may also stipulate that the parties will subsequently sign a more detailed commercial lease. In this case, it is important to clearly define the main conditions that will be included or expanded upon in the lease.

The content of a rental offer varies depending on the nature of the premises, the activities that will be carried out there and the conditions negotiated between the parties.

Since a lease offer can have significant legal consequences, it should be drafted with sufficient precision to allow the parties to understand the commitments they are making before signing or accepting it.