Commercial / Office Lease

What each clause means

• Parties

  Landlord and commercial tenant (person/company).

• Premises & permitted use

  Use only for the stated office/shop purpose.

• Term & registration

  Term length; registration caution if over one year.

• Rent & service charge

  Monthly rent, service charge, payment.

• Advance/salami caution

  PRCA s.10 — limits on advance and premium.

• Licences & compliance

  Trade licence and approvals are tenant’s duty.

• Fit-out & signage

  Alterations and branding need consent.

• Subletting/assignment

  Usually banned or consent-only.

• Termination & eviction caution

  Contractual notice; PRCA protections may apply.

• Governing law

  Laws of Bangladesh; advocate review.

Preview

COMMERCIAL / OFFICE / SHOP LEASE AGREEMENT
(Informational sample — not legal advice)

⚠️ Caution: Consult an advocate before signing. Leases longer than one year may require registration. Advances/salami/premium may be legally restricted.

This Agreement is made on [agreement date] between:

1. Landlord/Lessor: [landlord full name/company], Father/Spouse or representative: [landlord father/spouse or representative], Address: [landlord address], Mobile: [landlord mobile], NID/Registration: [landlord nid/registration no] (the “Landlord”).

2. Tenant/Lessee: [tenant full name/company], Father/Spouse or director: [tenant father/spouse or director], Address: [tenant address], Mobile: [tenant mobile], NID/Trade licence: [tenant nid/trade licence no], Trading name: [trading name] (the “Tenant”).

Clause 1 — Premises
1.1 The Landlord lets the following commercial premises: [shop/office/unit number], Floor: [floor], Address: [area/address], District: [district], Approx. area: [approx area (sq ft)] sq ft (the “Premises”).

Clause 2 — Permitted use (important)
2.1 The Premises shall be used only for [permitted use (office/shop/other)].
2.2 Prohibited: [prohibited uses] and residential dwelling use (unless written consent is given).
2.3 The Tenant shall obtain and keep valid, at its own cost, all required trade licences, municipal/city corporation permissions, and other approvals. The Landlord is not liable for unlawful business activity.

Clause 3 — Term and registration
3.1 Term: from [start date] to [end date].
3.2 Renewal: only by written consent on fresh rent and terms.
3.3 Registration caution: under Transfer of Property Act, 1882 / Registration Act practice, leases longer than one year are generally expected to be written and registered with the Sub-Registrar. This web sample is not a registered deed—complete registration with an advocate/Sub-Registrar where required.

Clause 4 — Rent, service charge and payment
4.1 Monthly rent: BDT [monthly rent] ([amount in words]).
4.2 Monthly service/maintenance charge: BDT [monthly service charge] (common area/security etc.—particulars as agreed).
4.3 Payment: on or before the [rent due day] day of each month; method: [payment method].
4.4 Late payment: after [late payment days] days the Landlord may issue written notice.
4.5 Tax: [VAT/tax note (optional)] — verify under local law.

Clause 5 — Advance, deposit and salami/premium (legal caution)
5.1 Advance rent: BDT [advance amount].
5.2 Security deposit: BDT [deposit amount] (refundable after unpaid sums/proven damage).
5.3 Caution: under Premises Rent Control Act, 1991 section 10, demanding or receiving (a) more than one month’s rent in advance and (b) salami/premium or other sums beyond rent, without prior written Rent Controller consent, may be prohibited. This template does not endorse illegal advances/premiums even if market practice differs—verify legality yourselves.

Clause 6 — Utilities, repairs and insurance
6.1 Electricity/gas/water/internet: borne by [who bears utilities].
6.2 Day-to-day repairs: Tenant; structural repairs: Landlord, except Tenant neglect.
6.3 Insurance: [insurance (optional)].

Clause 7 — Fit-out, signage and alterations
7.1 Fit-out: [fit-out permission and conditions]. Permanent structural changes require prior written Landlord consent.
7.2 Signage/branding: [signage/branding conditions].
7.3 On ending, the Tenant shall return the Premises in reasonable condition (removal/reinstatement as agreed).

Clause 8 — Subletting and assignment
8.1 [subletting/assignment] — subletting/assignment is prohibited without prior written Landlord consent unless expressly allowed in writing.

Clause 9 — Termination, notice and eviction caution
9.1 Contractual notice: either party may give [termination notice days] days’ written notice, subject to other terms.
9.2 Important: discussions of Premises Rent Control Act, 1991 section 18 note that eviction may be limited to statutory grounds and a tenant may enjoy “statutory tenancy” protection even after contractual expiry. Do not assume expiry alone empties the premises. Obtain advocate advice.
9.3 Deposit return: within [deposit return days] days after deducting unpaid sums/proven damage, where practicable.

Clause 10 — Personal guarantee (optional)
10.1 Guarantor: [personal guarantor (optional)] — if the Tenant is a company, a director/owner guarantee may be taken in a separate instrument.

Clause 11 — Disputes and law
11.1 Amicable settlement first; then competent courts/forums in Bangladesh.
11.2 Governed by the laws of Bangladesh. Cantonment or special zones may have separate rules.

Clause 12 — Entire agreement
12.1 This document (and annexures) is the entire agreement. Oral promises are not binding unless confirmed in a signed written amendment.

Signatures

Landlord: ____________________ Date: __________
Tenant: ____________________ Date: __________
(Company: seal and authorised signatory)

Witness 1: [witness 1] ____________
Witness 2: [witness 2] ____________

Suggested annexures: floor plan, fixtures list, copy of trade licence.