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Drafts NNN-structured U.S. Industrial or Warehouse Lease agreements. Covers base rent escalations, operating expense pass-throughs, hazardous materials compliance, loading dock rights, SNDA provisions, and casualty/condemnation procedures. Use when drafting leases for industrial parks, warehouses...

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Industrial / Warehouse Lease

Drafts a litigation-tested, NNN-structured Industrial or Warehouse Lease tailored to transaction-specific details.

Quick Start

Gather before drafting:

  1. Parties — legal names, entity types, addresses (Landlord and Tenant)
  2. Premises — address, RSF (warehouse + office split), building/​suite, legal description
  3. Appurtenant rights — loading docks (count, exclusive vs. shared), truck court, parking, yard
  4. Economics — base rent, escalation (fixed %, CPI, or FMV reset), commencement, abatement
  5. Term — commencement trigger (execution, delivery, TI completion), expiration
  6. Permitted use — Tenant's specific operations
  7. Jurisdiction — state where property is located

Article Structure

#ArticleKey Points
1Parties & PremisesLegal names; RSF breakdown; appurtenant rights; park relationship
2TermCommencement trigger; expiration; option periods
3Base Rent & EscalationsMonthly amounts; due 1st; escalation mechanism; conditional abatement
4Lease Type & OpExNNN designation; inclusions/​exclusions; allocation method; annual reconciliation
5UtilitiesDirect metering; Tenant contracts directly; no abatement except LL negligence
6Permitted UseBroad for operations; prohibit nuisance/​zoning violations/​insurance increases
7Maintenance & RepairTenant maintains all: roof, structure, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire suppression, docks, parking
8EnvironmentalHazmat prohibition with de minimis carve-out; Tenant indemnity; spill notice; remediation at Tenant cost
9Loading Docks & Truck CourtDock count/​exclusivity; delivery hours; idling limits; equipment maintenance; trailer storage
10AlterationsCosmetic vs. structural threshold; plan approval; lien waiver; removal election
11InsuranceSee Insurance table below
12Assignment & SublettingConsent not unreasonably withheld; recapture right; affiliate exception; Tenant remains liable
13Default & RemediesSee Default table below
14Casualty & CondemnationSee Casualty table below
15SNDASubordinate to mortgage; lender-form SNDA; non-disturbance condition; Tenant notice of LL defaults
16General ProvisionsNotices; governing law (property state); severability; integration; no oral modification; prevailing-party fees
17SignaturesEntity name; signatory name/​title; date; notarization if required

Insurance Requirements

CoverageMinimumNotes
CGL$1M occ / $2M aggLL + LL's lender as additional insureds
Property (all-risk)Full replacement of Tenant FF&E + TIs—
Workers' CompStatutoryIf Tenant has employees
UmbrellaAs warrantedRecommend for heavy industrial
Business InterruptionAs warrantedOptional
Auto LiabilityAs warrantedOptional; fleet operations

Policy standards: A.M. Best ≥ A-VII; 30-day cancellation notice; certificates before possession and annually.

Default & Remedies

TypeNoticeCure Period
Monetary (rent, OpEx)Written5–10 days
Non-monetary breachWritten30 days (extendable if diligent)
Bankruptcy / insolvencyNoneImmediate
AbandonmentNoneImmediate

LL remedies: termination, re-entry, acceleration, damages, specific performance, self-help with cost recovery. Monetary default: late charge + interest from due date.

Casualty & Condemnation

EventThresholdElection PeriodRent Abatement
Minor casualtyLL must repairN/​AProportionate
Substantial casualtyEither may terminate30–60 daysProportionate; full if total
Partial condemnation<25–50% floor areaN/​A; continuesProportionate
Substantial condemnation≥25–50% floor areaEither may terminateFull

Award: LL receives entire award; Tenant claims separately for personal property, trade fixtures, and relocation (must not reduce LL's award).

Defined Terms

Use consistently throughout:

  • Base Rent — monthly fixed rent (Art. 3)
  • Operating Expenses — NNN pass-throughs (taxes, insurance, CAM, mgmt fees); exclude initial construction, leasing commissions, other-tenant costs
  • Premises — demised space (Art. 1)
  • Hazardous Materials — substances regulated under federal, state, or local environmental law
  • Tenant's Proportionate Share — Premises RSF ÷ Building RSF (100% if single-tenant)
  • Permitted Use — as specified by client

Pitfalls & Checks

  • NNN default: Industrial leases are presumptively NNN; flag clearly if gross or modified gross
  • Environmental: Heighten scrutiny for manufacturing/​chemical-storage tenants; consider environmental insurance or periodic Phase II assessments
  • Lien law: Mechanics' lien statutes vary by state — tailor lien waiver and bonding to jurisdiction [VERIFY state-specific requirements]
  • Dock equipment: Specify whether levelers, seals, and overhead doors are LL or Tenant property; clarify repair responsibility
  • SNDA: Never subordinate without non-disturbance protection; confirm lender's preferred form
  • Exhibits: Attach Exhibit A (legal description/​site plan), Exhibit B (rules and regulations), Exhibit C (SNDA/​estoppel form)
  • Jurisdiction: Confirm compliance with state LL-T statutes, local zoning, and municipal industrial-operations requirements

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