COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
(Contract de Închiriere Spațiu Comercial)
Date: [DATE] Place: [CITY], Romania
PARTIES
LANDLORD (Locator): [FULL NAME / COMPANY NAME] [Registration no. / ID no.] Registered office / Domicile: [ADDRESS] Bank account: [IBAN] at [BANK] Represented by: [NAME, POSITION] (hereinafter the "Landlord")
TENANT (Locatar): [COMPANY NAME] Registration no.: [J__//] Fiscal code (CUI): [NUMBER] Registered office: [ADDRESS] Represented by: [NAME, POSITION] (hereinafter the "Tenant")
ARTICLE 1 — SUBJECT OF THE LEASE
1.1. The Landlord leases to the Tenant the following premises (hereinafter the "Premises"):
- Type: [office space / retail space / warehouse / industrial unit]
- Address: [FULL ADDRESS], Romania
- Total area: [] sqm (usable area: [] sqm)
- Floor/Unit: [DETAILS]
- Cadastral number: [NUMBER]
- Land Registry entry: [NUMBER]
1.2. The Premises are leased for the purpose of: [BUSINESS ACTIVITY]
1.3. The Premises are delivered in [good / as-is] condition, as documented in the Handover Protocol (Annex 1).
ARTICLE 2 — LEASE TERM
2.1. The lease is concluded for a period of [__] years, commencing on [START DATE] and ending on [END DATE].
2.2. Renewal: The lease shall automatically renew for successive periods of [1 year / __] unless either party provides written notice of termination at least [90] days before the end of the current term.
2.3. Early termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement with [6] months' prior written notice, subject to the payment of [PENALTY AMOUNT / __ months' rent] as termination fee.
ARTICLE 3 — RENT AND PAYMENT
3.1. Monthly rent: [AMOUNT] EUR + VAT (if applicable), payable in RON at the NBR exchange rate on the invoice date.
3.2. Payment deadline: By the [5th] day of each calendar month, in advance.
3.3. Payment method: Bank transfer to the Landlord's account specified above.
3.4. Rent adjustment: The rent shall be adjusted annually on [January 1st] by the EU Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HICP) for Romania, with a minimum increase of []% and a maximum of []%.
3.5. Security deposit: The Tenant shall pay a security deposit equal to [3] months' rent ([AMOUNT] EUR) upon signing this Agreement. The deposit shall be returned within [30] days of lease termination, less any deductions for damages or unpaid amounts.
ARTICLE 4 — OPERATING COSTS AND UTILITIES
4.1. The Tenant shall pay all utility costs directly to providers: electricity, gas, water, internet, telecommunications.
4.2. Common area maintenance charges: [AMOUNT] EUR/sqm/month, covering: cleaning, security, elevator maintenance, common area utilities, building insurance.
4.3. Property tax: Paid by the [Landlord / Tenant] (Romanian law default: Landlord).
ARTICLE 5 — TENANT OBLIGATIONS
5.1. Use the Premises exclusively for the purpose stated in Article 1.2.
5.2. Maintain the Premises in good condition and perform routine maintenance.
5.3. Obtain all necessary permits and authorizations for the Tenant's business activity.
5.4. Not make structural modifications without the Landlord's prior written consent.
5.5. Allow the Landlord access for inspections with [48] hours' prior notice.
5.6. Maintain liability insurance covering the Premises and Tenant's activities.
5.7. Not sublease or assign this Agreement without the Landlord's prior written consent.
5.8. Return the Premises in the condition documented in the Handover Protocol, subject to normal wear and tear.
ARTICLE 6 — LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS
6.1. Deliver the Premises in the agreed condition on the start date.
6.2. Ensure the Premises are suitable for the agreed purpose.
6.3. Perform structural repairs and maintain the building's common areas.
6.4. Ensure uninterrupted use of the Premises (quiet enjoyment).
6.5. Maintain building insurance covering structural damage, fire, and natural disasters.
ARTICLE 7 — LATE PAYMENT
7.1. Late payments shall bear penalty interest of [0.1]% per day of delay.
7.2. If the Tenant fails to pay rent for more than [30] consecutive days, the Landlord may terminate this Agreement with [15] days' written notice.
ARTICLE 8 — GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES
8.1. This Agreement is governed by Romanian law.
8.2. Disputes shall be resolved by the competent courts of [CITY], Romania.
ARTICLE 9 — FINAL PROVISIONS
9.1. Amendments require written form signed by both parties.
9.2. This Agreement is executed in 2 (two) original copies, one for each party.
LANDLORD: Name: ________________________ Signature: ________________________ Date: ________________________
TENANT: Name: ________________________ Signature: ________________________ Date: ________________________
ANNEX 1: Handover Protocol (to be completed at delivery) ANNEX 2: Floor plan of the Premises