Missouri office lease agreement template

Missouri Office Lease Agreement

This Missouri Office Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) is made and entered into as of this [Date], by and between [Landlord Legal Name], a [Landlord Entity Type] with an address of [Landlord Address] (“Landlord”), and [Tenant Legal Name], a [Tenant Entity Type] with an address of [Tenant Address] (“Tenant”).

Premises

The Landlord hereby leases to the Tenant, and the Tenant hereby leases from the Landlord, the office space located at [Street Address], [Suite Number/Floor Number], [City], Missouri [Zip Code], (the “Premises”), consisting of approximately [Number] rentable square feet.

Detailed Description of Leased Office Space: [Detailed Description]

Access to and allocation of common areas: [Description]

Inclusion and permitted use of building amenities: [Description]

Exclusive use rights to internal office areas:

Option A: Yes

Option B: No

Use of Premises

The Premises shall be used by the Tenant solely for general office purposes and for no other purpose without the Landlord’s prior written consent. Permitted Business Activities: [Description]

Restrictions on alternate uses, subleasing, or assignment: [Description]

Statement of conformity to local zoning ordinances, certificate of occupancy, and St. Louis/Kansas City/local municipal code compliance: [Description]

Reference to and incorporation of any applicable local business licensing, Missouri Secretary of State business registration, and professional or industry-specific regulations: [Description]

Term

The term of this Lease shall commence on [Start Date] (the “Commencement Date”) and shall expire on [End Date] (the “Expiration Date”), unless sooner terminated as provided herein.

Renewal or extension options: [Description]

Advance notice deadlines for termination or extension: [Description]

Holdover provisions: Any holdover by Tenant beyond the Expiration Date shall be governed by Missouri commercial lease holdover law and shall create a month-to-month tenancy at a rental rate of [Percentage]% of the then-current monthly rent.

Rent

The Tenant shall pay to the Landlord rent as follows:

Base Rent: The base rent for the Premises shall be [Dollar Amount] per year, payable in equal monthly installments of [Dollar Amount], due on the [Day] day of each month, in advance.

Escalation Clauses: [Description]

Operating Expense/Tax Pass-Throughs: [Description]

Payment Due Dates: [Description]

Allowable Payment Methods: [Description]

Late Fee Calculation: If rent is not received within [Number] days after the due date, a late fee of [Dollar Amount] or [Percentage]% of the overdue amount, whichever is greater, shall be assessed, as permitted by Missouri statutes.

Security Deposit: The Tenant shall deposit with the Landlord a security deposit of [Dollar Amount], to be held in escrow and handled according to Chapter 535 RSMo.

Utilities and Services

Itemized reimbursement or payment obligations for utilities, janitorial services, repairs and maintenance, snow/ice removal, and common area maintenance charges: [Description]

Option A: Tenant Responsible

Option B: Landlord Responsible

Alterations and Improvements

Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the Premises without the Landlord’s prior written consent.

Tenant Improvement Allowances: [Description]

Approval Processes: [Description]

Obligations to restore space to original condition: [Description]

Missouri-licensed contractor requirements: All work must be performed by contractors licensed in the State of Missouri.

Repairs and Maintenance

Allocation of repair obligations: [Description]

Option A: Landlord Responsible

Option B: Tenant Responsible

Emergency Repairs: [Description]

Landlord Access Rights: The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises at reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, repairs, or showings, with at least [Number] hours' notice, as required in Missouri.

Insurance

Insurance requirements for both Landlord and Tenant: [Description]

Commercial general liability: [Dollar Amount]

Property insurance: [Dollar Amount]

Fire and casualty insurance: [Dollar Amount]

Indemnification

Tenant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Landlord from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of or in connection with Tenant’s use of the Premises.

Hazardous materials prohibitions and Missouri Department of Natural Resources compliance: [Description]

Fire and safety systems maintenance: [Description]

Default and Remedies

If the Tenant fails to pay rent when due or otherwise breaches this Lease, the Landlord shall have all remedies available under Missouri law, including but not limited to eviction, recovery of unpaid rent, and damages.

Late rent and cure period: Tenant shall have a [Number] day cure period as per RSMo Chapter 535 to cure any default.

Landlord’s re-entry rights: [Description]

Process for mitigation of damages: [Description]

Compliance with Laws

Tenant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations in its use of the Premises.

State and local business licenses: [Description]

Signage rules: [Description]

ADA compliance for office facilities: [Description]

Move-In and Move-Out

Detailed move-in and move-out procedures: [Description]

Standards for security deposit return: The security deposit, less any deductions permitted by Missouri law, shall be returned to Tenant within [Number] days after the termination of this Lease.

Property Taxes

Specification of direct assessment, pro rata share, and right to review or contest assessments per Missouri law: [Description]

Leasehold Improvements

Clarify whether leasehold improvements become Landlord’s property at expiration: [Description]

Mortgagee Consent

Requirements for Landlord’s mortgagee consent to lease: [Description]

Assignment and Subletting

Conditions for assignment and subletting: [Description]

Option A: Landlord Consent Required

Option B: Landlord Consent Not Required

Quiet Enjoyment

Landlord covenants that Tenant shall peacefully and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the Premises during the term of this Lease, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, as recognized in Missouri case law.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform its obligations under this Lease if such failure is caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, strikes, or Missouri-specific weather conditions.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Lease shall be resolved through good faith negotiation, followed by mediation in [City], Missouri, and if unsuccessful, then through arbitration in [City], Missouri, or adjudication in Missouri courts.

Governing Law

This Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri.

Venue: Venue for any legal action shall be in [County Name] County, Missouri.

Notices

All notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by electronic notice if accepted under Missouri law, to the addresses set forth above.

Integration

This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

Amendment

This Lease may be amended only by a writing signed by both parties.

Severability

If any provision of this Lease is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Counterparts

This Lease may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall be permitted as authorized by Missouri statutes.

Lease Recordation

Lease recordation provisions if lease exceeds one year, satisfying Missouri Statute § 442.400 recording requirements: [Description]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lease as of the date first written above.

Landlord:

[Landlord Legal Name]

By: [Landlord Signature]

Name: [Landlord Printed Name]

Title: [Landlord Title]

Tenant:

[Tenant Legal Name]

By: [Tenant Signature]

Name: [Tenant Printed Name]

Title: [Tenant Title]