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Commercial Lease Agreement
Rent a shop, office or workshop — rental, escalation, deposit, municipal charges and fit-out.
Quick answer
A commercial lease agreement is a written agreement used by landlords and small businesses letting or renting commercial premises in South Africa. This template covers premises & permitted use, lease period & renewal, rent, escalation & deposit, municipal charges & services and more, drafted with POPIA, the CPA and the ECT Act in mind.
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What's inside
- 01Premises & permitted use
- 02Lease period & renewal
- 03Rent, escalation & deposit
- 04Municipal charges & services
- 05Fit-out & alterations
- 06Default & cancellation
- 07POPIA data-protection clause
Good to know
Does the Rental Housing Act apply?+
No — that Act covers residential property only, so commercial leases follow the contract and common law.
Can the tenant cancel early?+
A natural-person tenant may have a CPA right to cancel on 20 business days' notice with a reasonable penalty — the lease deals with it.
Is this legal advice?+
No. It's a professionally structured starting point. For high-value or unusual deals, have an attorney review your completed document.
