A Kansas commercial lease agreement is a binding contract for a tenant to lease retail, office, or industrial space. The agreement sets the responsibilities and rights for both landlords and tenants, as well as details about rent, deadlines, penalties, and other items.
The Kansas law that governs commercial leases is Kansas Code Chapter 84, Article 2a. These types of leases are typically more complicated than a residential lease, so consulting with a lawyer is advisable.
Writing Kansas Commercial Lease Agreements
A Kansas commercial lease agreement should generally contain the following:
- Landlord’s name and contact information
- Tenant’s name and contact information
- Property manager’s name and contact information (if any)
- Description of the lease property
- Type of lease (gross, modified-gross, or triple-net)
- Term of the lease and the commencement date
- Option to renew the lease (if any)
- Authorized use of the lease property
- Rent and landlord’s profit participation in operations (if any)
- Penalty for late or non-payment of rent (including eviction process)
- Designation of the responsible parties for certain expenses and utilities
- Security deposit and refund policy
- Permissible leasehold improvements
- Additional terms as needed (including municipal codes and restrictions)
- Landlord and tenant contact information and form for legal service
- Place for the signatures of all parties
- Miscellaneous terms specific to the lease
