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Businesses usually operate from a leased premise because it saves capital needed to invest in property. It's convenient because they can change premises easily to suit their business needs. Before establishing a business lease in Connecticut, it's better to be sure that the selected location and building is appropriate for the business and if the rent charged is affordable and reasonable.

Features of a Commercial Lease:

Establishing a business lease in Connecticut requires that both the lessee and the lessor agree about certain aspects, like the kind of lease to use, such as gross, net, percentage, or graduated lease. The rent charged and the annual rate of increase, the term of the lease, options to renew to be included or not, the rent charged for the renewal term, security deposit {two months rent} and its terms, etc.

The property has to be inspected by of both them and a document prepared stating the condition of the building when it was handed over to the tenant. The tenant has to agree to take good care of the building, pay for the utilities and pay heed to the building rules as well as the rules regarding usage of the parking space and common areas. He has to get the lessor's permission before he can put up signs in the building. The lessee is responsible to rectify any damages and repairs that may be caused by his occupancy of the building at his expense.

Fire and extended coverage insurance has to be provided by the lessor and the lessee has to get public liability insurance coverage and has to inform the lessor if he wants to change or cancel the insurance. It is better that both of them have general liability insurance.

Property taxes have to be paid by lessee as well as lessor for their personal property in the premise.

The lessor can file a notice of default {three days} if the lessee is delinquent in paying the rent. If the notice is ignored, he can file a notice of termination, ending the lease and allowing him to use the security deposit to cover for the amount due.

The lessor has the right to inspect and authorize any repairs that may be necessary and the lessee has the right to carry out his business peacefully without hindrances of any kind from the lessor.

If the lessee does not relinquish the property after the lease has ended, the lessor can charge twice the usual rent and take legal action to evict the tenant, which shall also be paid for by the lessee.

These are a few facts that need to be discussed and agreed on before establishing a business lease in Connecticut.

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