Lease Agreement

Between ______________ United Methodist Church & _________

THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, made this ___ Day of __________, 200X, by and between

_______________________ UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, a ______________

religious corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Landlord”) and _________________

(hereinafter referred to as “Tenant”).

WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the rental payment plan set out to herein and the

mutual covenants herein contained, the Landlord does hereby lease unto the Tenant and

the Tenant hereby lease from the Landlord certain classrooms and shared common space

regulations for the operation of the __________________ in the leased premises, Tenant

shall obtain, and maintain during the full term of this lease, all required licenses for the

operation of the ___________________. Landlord shall not be required to make any

changes to the Leased Premises to permit the Tenant to comply with licensing or

permitting regulations to which the Tenant is subject including, but not limited to, the

installation of any sprinkling system within the Leased Premises. Tenant shall be solely

responsible for any changes or things required to obtain and maintain its license(s) with

______________________(jurisdiction), but shall make no modifications to the Leased

Premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord. Tenant will notify Landlord

of the annual Fire Marshall inspection and Landlord’s designated representative and

day of ________ 200X and ending on the _____________ day of ____________ 200X.

Tenant shall pay to the Landlord the rental sum of $XX, XXX.XX per month from

_____________, 200X thru ______________, 200X. All monthly payments are payable

on or before the _____ day of each month and every month of the rental term. Tenant

shall pay the monthly rental fees, as set forth above, at the office of the Landlord at

_____________________________ (address), or such other place or by electronic

payment option as the Landlord may designate from time to time, In the event Tenant

fails to pay any rent as and when required on or before the tenth day of the month in

which such rental payment is due, Tenant shall pay a late charge of five-percent (5%) of

the amount then due to the Landlord. (b) Tenant’s staff shall be entitled to remain in the

the security deposit described above.

Facility Improvements for Valid Certificate of Occupancy and other

Licenses/Permits – Tenant agrees to pay full cost of all repairs and refurbishment of the

Leased Premises that are necessary for the issuance of valid Certificate of Occupancy,

and other licenses and permits required by the ______________ Government, D.C.

____________ regulations, and _____________ authorities, or other regulations and/or

authorities relative to the operation of the Tenant

Security Deposit- Tenant will deposit with the Landlord upon occupancy of Leased

Premises by Tenant the total sum of XXX Dollars($X,000.00) to be applied on final

termination of this Lease to the payment of all claims by the Landlord under any the

expiration or otherwise, Landlord shall be reimbursed from said security deposit to the

full extent of any lawful claim by it under any terms or provisions of this Lease.

Immediately upon ascertainment of the amount of Landlord’s claim or claims, if any, the

balance of said security deposit, if any, shall be refunded to Tenant, and until such event,

Tenant shall have no right or power to assign, alienate, transfer, set over or otherwise

dispose of or encumber its continent interest in said deposit. If said funds shall be

sufficient to pay the claim or claims of Landlord under this lease, then in such event,

Tenant upon due notice, shall promptly pay any balance remaining. In the event Landlord

does not have any claim or claims and Tenant has otherwise left Leased Premises (both

indoor and outdoor) in a condition that is acceptable to Landlord then security deposit

(b) describe security measures such as where the Tenant may enter and agreements

related to locking and unlocking doors.

notice either written or verbal to Tenant when church priority use for funerals or other

(d) (This paragraph for example purposes – related to school activities and may not be at

all related to the purpose of your Tenant.) Tenant assumes full responsibility for any

costs associated with the presence of the following small animals in the Leased Premises:

fishes, birds, turtles, hamsters and/ or gerbils. In addition, Tenant will secure all fishes,

birds, turtles, hamsters, and/or gerbils appropriately, and will ensure that such animals are

not left in the Leased Premised during weekends or holidays, with weekends beginning

on the last week day of regular school hours. For example, if the regular school week

ends of Thursday then all animals must be removed from the Leased Premises by the end

of the school day on Thursday.Additionally, Tenant agrees that absolutely no snakes or

reptiles of any sort or type or size can be brought onto or into the Leased Premises for no

period of time and under no circumstances.

system and light fixtures (including tubes and ballast therein) necessary to maintain the

premises in good order and repair. Landlord shall make all appropriate efforts so that the

maintenance of the Leased Premises shall not unreasonably interfere with the Tenants’

operation of ________________________.

Operating Expenses – (a) In addition to the monthly rental fee, Tenant agrees to pay

$XXX (XXX dollars) per month for water, gas, and electric usage rental period. Tenant

further agrees to pay additional monthly costs for utilities when utility company rate

increases result in higher utility bills for Landlord. Landlord will determine the utility

company increase and bill Tenant accordingly for any increased monthly costs.

and roof.

Monday thru Friday (and on Saturday) the interior of the Leased Premises including, but

not limited to, all floor clearing and cleaning on a daily basis, of all restrooms and

hallways. Tenant shall be responsible for obtaining and payment for contracting services

to do bi-weekly trash pick-up and seasonal snow removal as necessary to provide access

to the Leased Premises on the days on which the Leased Premises are to be accessed by

clearing all snow from the parking lot for all the days the Leased Premises are to be used,

afternoon/early evenings in time for classes to be held at the public charter school on

Monday morning.

Keys- Upon signing of this Lease, Landlord will provide ____________ secure keys for

the following doors: (specify) Tenant agrees not to duplicate keys. All __#___ keys must

be returned to Landlord at the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term. Tenant

agrees to provide Landlord with the names of all persons receiving secure keys. Tenant

further agrees to notify Landlord immediately about lost or stolen keys from any of its

staff members who were issued a key, and Tenant agrees to pay the prevailing cost of

replacement keys.

Security Code- Landlord agrees to provide ______ representatives – (name offices)

present before Tenant staff departs the Leased Premises.

Building Security- The Tenant will be responsible for implementing an internal security

plan to include the monitoring of the premises during hours of Tenant’s operation. Tenant

agrees to report incidents and/or wrongdoings to Landlord, designated Tenant officials as

well as to the local police department when necessary that in any way jeopardize or

compromise the security, safety, and maintenance of Landlord and Tenant staff, property,

and facilities.

Prohibition on Use of Kitchen Facilities – (This paragraph is also for an example –

terminate this Lease immediately and Tenant shall vacate the Leased Premises within 24

General Provisions- Landlord and Tenant agree that each will provide the other with a

general calendar of regular and special operating hours and events for the Leased

Premises at lease once each quarter for the ensuing quarter beginning at the

commencement of the Lease Term. Each calendar shall provide starting and ending times,

as well as the specific locations to be used and the name of a contact person. The calendar

flammable, or other inherently dangerous substance, chemical, thing or device.

Repairs -(This paragraph is also for an example – omit if not needed and/or customize

as necessary.) During the Lease Term, Tenant shall make, at Tenant’s expense, all

necessary repairs to Lease Premises. Repairs shall include such items as routine repairs of

floors, walls, ceilings, and other parts of the Leased Premises damaged or worn through

normal occupancy, except for major mechanical systems or the roof that affect non –

Leased Premises, subject to the obligations of the parties otherwise set forth in this Lease.

Except for emergency repairs which shall be made immediately, all other repairs must be

completed by Tenant in three (3) days after Tenant is made aware of the repair or

Landlord reserve the right to have the work done and submit the bill for the cost of the

work to Tenant for payment. In addition, Tenant and Landlord agree to joint replacement

needed and/or customize as necessary.) Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, shall have the right

following Landlord’s consent to remodel, redecorate, and make additions, improvements,

and replacements of and to all or any part of the Leased Premises from time to time as

Tenant may deem desirable, provided the same are made in a workman like manner and

utilizing good quality materials. Further, Landlord reserves the right to reject any repairs

made to its property that Landlord determines is of an inferior quality. Tenant agrees to

have any and all repairs/alterations rejected by Landlord to be redone at an acceptable

quality and Tenant assumes full responsibility for all cost and associated expenses related

to undoing and redoing the work. Tenant shall have the right to place and install personal

property, trade fixtures, equipment, and other temporary installations in and upon the

Tenant shall have the right to remove the same at any time during the term of this Lease

Insurance – Insurance Coverage – (a) Tenant agrees to obtain and maintain insurance

policies that meet or exceed the minimum coverage recommended by _______________.

Tenant agrees to maintain liability insurance on a company reasonably approved by

Landlord in an amount not less than ______________ (All amounts in this paragraph

should be set in consultation with the Landlord’s insurance company) and which shall

Landlord annual renewals of the Certificate of Insurance. In addition, Tenant shall

___________; (List appropriate professional) Legal Liability _____________), Umbrella

Coverage ___________; Property/Lease Insurance 100 percent of replacement cost;

Boiler and Machinery Insurance _____________; Auto Liability Insurance ___________;

and Workers Compensation as required by the law. In addition, appropriate sexual

harassment insurance coverage of at least _______________ will be obtained and

maintained throughout the term of Lease.

(b) Tenant shall provide Landlord with current Certificates of Insurance evidencing

Tenant’s compliance with the Paragraph. Tenant shall obtain the agreement of Tenant’s

insurers to notify Landlord that a policy is due to expire at least (10) days prior to such

expiration. Landlord shall not be required to maintain insurance against thefts within the

Leased Premises or the Building.

Sign Installation – (Before including this paragraph, consider the local codes regarding

signage and cost of licensing if necessary.) Tenant shall be entitled to place a sign for the

Tenant’s program (lovation) provided that (l) Tenant shall pay for all required licenses,

full cost of installation and full cost of removal of the sign; (ll) the design of the sign shall

be approved by the Landlord before installation; and (lll) the specific location of the sign

shall be approved by Landlord before installation. In the event that Landlord requires the

removal of Tenant’s sign for any reason, Tenant shall remove the sign within fifteen (15)

days of written notice to Tenant.

Landlord. Landlord shall provide to Tenant in writing the name of a single person and a

Safe Harbor Clause – Safe and Harmless- Tenant agrees to Safe Harbor Clause

whereby any and all legal actions against Tenant shall not apply to Landlord. Conversely,

Landlord agrees to Safe Harbor Clause whereby any and all legal actions against

Landlord shall not apply.

Lease shall bind and inure to the benefit of Landlord and Tenant, and their respective

Severability – If any term, covenant or provision of this lease is found to be illegal or

unenforceable, it is the intention of the parties that, if this Lease can be so construed, this

Lease shall continue in full force and effect without such legal or unenforceable term

covenant or provisions.

Subordination – (a) Tenant shall not assign this lease in whole or in part or sublet the

Leased Premises, or any part or portion thereof, or grant any license or concession of any

part of the property without the written consent of the Landlord. If such assignment or

subletting is permitted, Tenant shall not be relieved from any liability whatsoever under

this Lease.

to execute and perform this Lease and to grant the estate demised herein, and covenants

that the Tenant, on performing its obligations hereunder, shall peaceably and quietly hold

and enjoy the premises throughout the term and any period in which the Tenant lawfully

holding over.

Remedies – If any default of either party continues uncorrected for sixty (60) days (thirty

(30) days in the case of a default in the payment of rent) after receipt of written notice

from the other party, stating with particularity the nature and extent of the default, the

party giving such notice may cancel this Lease by written notice of cancellation to the

other at the address provided for herein.

loss by fire or casualty, loss by any cause beyond the Tenant’s control, and alterations,

the other party harmless against all actions, claims, demands, costs, damages, penalties,

or expense of any kind which may be brought or made against the other party, or which

either party may pay or incur, by reason of the other party’s negligent performance of, or

failure to perform, any of the obligations of this Lease; provided, however, that in no

event shall the Tenant be liable for any loss or damage to the premises caused by fire, the

Tenant at _____________________, Attention: ______________, _____(office), or at

such other place as each party may designate from time to time in writing to the other.

Waiver – It is understood and agreed that nothing herein shall be construed to be a

waiver of any of the terms, covenants, and conditions herein contained, unless the same

be in writing, signed by the party to be charged with such waiver, and no waiver or the

breach of any covenant or any subsequent breach thereof.

Consent by Landlord – Where consent of Landlord is required in this Lease, such

consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

Persons Bound – The provisions of this lease shall bind and benefit the parties hereto

Health Department determines at any time that the water is not potable, then the Landlord

has the absolute right to turn off all water fountains and require that Tenant use bottled

water for all drinking purposes, the cost of which is paid solely by Tenant.

Inspections – Landlord shall have the right to enter upon the Leased Premises at

reasonable hours to inspect the same, provided Landlord shall not thereby unreasonably

interfere with Tenant’s business on the Lease Premises.

Default – If the Tenant shall default in fulfilling any of the terms, covenants, agreements

provided in this lease, and shall have failed to cure such default within twenty (20) days

Eviction – In case of the violation of any of the covenants, agreements, rules, regulations

however, not recovering possession of the premises, shall deprive the Landlord of any

action against the Tenant for rent or damage which may be due or sustained prior to the

termination of this lease.

paying to the Tenant at the end of the term, any surplus the Landlord may have as a result

Landlord for the amount thereof as it accrues from month to month, or at the end of the

term as the Landlord may elect.

Landlords Freedom from Liability – The Tenant will indemnify and save harmless the

Landlord for and against any and all liability, arising from injury during said term to

person or property, occasioned wholly or in part by an act or omission of the Tenant.

Tenant will also pay for the repair of all injury done by the installation or removal of

furniture and property, so as to restore the demised premises to its original state as of the

time of commencement of this Lease, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

TenantsAccidental Losses – The Landlord shall not be liable for any damage to

personal property caused by other tenants or persons in said building, resulting from the

broom clean condition and otherwise in a condition equal to or better than the condition

on the commencement date of this Lease, ordinary wear and tear and damage by casualty

excepted. If Tenant or any assignee, subtenant or licensee of Tenant shall not immediately

surrender the Premises (or any portion thereof) on the date of expiration or earlier

termination of this Lease Term, then Tenant shall automatically become a tenant at

sufferance upon all the terms and conditions contained herein, except as to Lease Term,;

provided, however, if Tenant holds over and fails to surrender the Leased Premises to

Landlord for more than thirty (30) days following written notice from Landlord to

surrender the Leased Premises after the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease

Term, then thereafter the rent payable by Tenant thereunder shall be increased to one-

premises but not in any window or doorway thereof, the customary sign “For Rent” and

that during such period Landlord may show the premises and all parts thereof to

prospective tenants between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00pm on any, including legal

holiday) on which Tenant shall conduct business. In addition to the Landlord’s right to

show the Leased Premises, Tenant grants to the Landlord and its agents, engineers, and