Introduction
This precedent provides professionally drafted Agreements to Lease commonly used in commercial leasing transactions. An agreement to lease records the parties’ intention to enter into a lease at a future date and sets out the key commercial and legal terms pending completion of the lease documentation.
The precedents are particularly useful where premises are under construction, subject to fit-out works or where possession will become available at a later date. They allow the landlord to secure a tenant while giving the tenant certainty that a lease will be granted on agreed terms.
The collection includes three Agreements to Lease ranging from short-form commercial terms through to more detailed agreements suitable for development or construction projects.
Professionally Drafted Legal Precedent
Prepared by experienced Australian commercial lawyers, this precedent provides a comprehensive and reliable framework for real-world use.
The document is fully editable in Microsoft Word and includes an Editing Legal Documents Guide to assist with completing and tailoring the agreement.
Designed for immediate use, it can be adapted to suit a wide range of legal and commercial scenarios.
At A Glance
What This Document Covers
- Agreement to grant a lease at a future date
- Key commercial leasing terms between landlord and tenant
- Arrangements where premises are under construction or not yet available
- Obligations of the parties before the formal lease is executed
Key Clauses Included
- Interpretation and defined terms
- Obligations to grant and accept the lease
- Provisions dealing with possession and commencement
- Guarantor obligations and general contractual provisions
Typical Uses
- Commercial premises under construction
- Securing a tenant before a building is completed
- Recording agreed lease terms pending formal lease preparation
- Transactions where possession of premises will be available later
Download Details
- Three Agreements to Lease included
- Short, medium and major construction versions
- Fully editable Microsoft Word documents
- Instant download after purchase
Drafted by Legal Professionals
Our precedents are prepared by Australian legal practitioners and reflect commonly used legal drafting standards.
Practical and Easy to Use
Each template provides a structured framework that can be adapted to suit the specific transaction or matter.
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Download immediately after purchase and edit the document in Microsoft Word to suit your requirements.
Related Precedents
A Lease Agreement, by contrast, is the final document granting immediate rights of occupation to the tenant.
• An Agreement to Lease is commonly used for developments, construction projects or future occupation arrangements
• A Lease Agreement is used once the premises are ready and the tenancy is to commence immediately
The appropriate document depends on the stage of the transaction and whether occupation can occur immediately.
It provides certainty regarding future occupation, rental arrangements and the obligations of the parties while allowing time for construction, fit-out or other pre-lease requirements to be completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an agreement to Lease?
An Agreement to Lease is a contract in which the landlord and tenant agree to enter into a formal lease at a future date. It records the key commercial terms of the lease while allowing time for matters such as construction, fit-out or possession of the premises to occur.
Once the agreed conditions are satisfied, the parties proceed to execute the formal lease document on the terms outlined in the agreement.
When is an Agreement to Lease typically used?
Agreements to Lease are commonly used where the premises are not yet ready for occupation. This often occurs where a building is under construction, renovations are planned or the landlord does not yet have possession of the property.
The agreement allows the landlord to secure a tenant in advance and provides the tenant with certainty that a lease will be granted once the premises become available.
What documents are included in this bundle?
This bundle includes three Agreements to Lease drafted for different levels of complexity. The documents range from a short-form agreement confirming the commercial terms of the proposed lease through to a more detailed agreement suitable for developments or major construction projects.
All documents are fully editable Microsoft Word precedents that can be adapted to suit the particular leasing transaction.
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