LEASE OPTION AGREEMENT
This LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE (hereinafter referred to as the “Lease/Option”)
is made on this _________ day of ____________________________, 20_______,
by and between the following parties:
____________________________________________________________________________ and or nominee.
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________ Phone: _________________ Fax: _________________ Email: _________________
(hereinafter referred to as the “Tenant/Buyer”);
And
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________ Phone: _________________ Fax: _________________ Email: _________________
(hereinafter referred to as the “Landlord/Seller”).
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
(1) DESCRIPTION: The Landlord/Seller agrees to lease, and the Tenant/Buyer agrees to rent the real Property and
improvements, located at:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Legal Description
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
(hereinafter referred to as the "Property".)
(2) TERM: The term of this Lease/Option shall be for a period of ___________ months commencing on
_______________________, 20___, and ending on ______________________________, 20 ____.
The term will be automatically extended for __________________ periods of ______________ months, unless
the Tenant/Buyer gives notice to the Landlord/Seller of its intent to terminate this Lease/Option, by mailing a
written notice to the last provided address of the Landlord/Seller, or until such time as Tenant/Buyer exercises its
option to purchase the Property. Liability for payment will not extend beyond notice to terminate this
Lease/Option.
(3) ACCESS: The Tenant/Buyer will have access the Property on ________________ to put signs, advertize, and show
to other prospective Tenants/Buyers or Contractors. The Landlord/Seller also hereby grants the Tenant/Buyer
permission to apply for all permits, zoning changes, grants, for the Property which the Tenant/Buyer deems
necessary at the total expense to the Tenant/Buyer.
(4) RENT: Tenant/Buyer agrees to pay the lender of Landlord/Seller’s current mortgage or trust deed, the sum of
$________________ per month, with the first payment beginning _____________________, 20 ___ as rent for
the Property, for the term of this Lease/Option, and during any extension thereof. All rental payments shall be
due and payable in advance of the 1st day of each and every month. An amount equal to $__________________
for each month in which rent was paid, shall be credited to the Tenant/Buyer and applied to the purchase price
of the Property in the event that the Tenant/Buyer exercises its option hereunder.
(5) OPTION TO PURCHASE: The Tenant/Buyer, as part of the consideration herein, is hereby granted by the
Landlord/Seller the exclusive right, option, and privilege of purchasing the Property at any time during the term
of this Lease/Option or any extension thereof.
(6) LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Should Tenant/Buyer default on this Lease/Option, Landlord/Seller shall keep all monies
paid as liquidated damages.
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(7) COVENANTS OF TENANT/BUYER: Commencing with entering the term of this Lease/Option, including extensions,
the Tenant/Buyer hereby covenants and agrees as follows:
(A) That the Tenant/Buyer will pay all utility charges and bills, including, but not limited to water, sewer, gas,
oil, and electric, which may be assessed or charged against the Property.
(B) That the Tenant/Buyer will not use the Property for any unlawful purpose and that the Tenant/Buyer will
conform to and obey all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, requirements and orders of all Federal,
Provincial, and Local governmental authorities, agencies, departments, bureaus, boards or officials,
respecting the use of the Property; and
(C) That the Tenant/Buyer will surrender and deliver up the Property, at the end of the term or any
extensions thereof, should the option herein not be exercised, in as good order and condition as the
same now exists, reasonable use and natural wear and tear excepted.
(8) COVENANTS OF THE LANDLORD/SELLER: The Landlord/Seller hereby covenants and agrees as follows:
(A) That the Landlord/Seller shall pay for and maintain fire and extended coverage insurance on the
Property in minimum amount of $__________________________. The Tenant/Buyer shall be named as
an additional insured or loss payee on the insurance policy and copy of which shall be provided to
Tenant/Buyer. The Landlord/Seller will use this insurance to cover any items/repairs/damage/water
damage. In the event the Property becomes uninhabitable this term the Tenant/Buyer will be released
from all rent liabilities until the Property is habitable and is re-let. The amount of time that the Property
is uninhabitable will be the time period that will be added to this Lease/Option.
(B) That the Tenant/Buyer is entitled to the quiet enjoyment of the Property without any interference or
interruption by Landlord/Seller or its representatives. The Landlord/Seller or agents will enter the
premises at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice for the purpose of inspecting the premises.
The Landlord/Seller agrees not to call, stop by, or visit the Property without the Tenant/Buyer consent.
Consent cannot unreasonably be withheld.
(9) COSTS OF IMPROVEMENTS: In the event the Tenant/Buyer exercises the option to purchase set forth in paragraph
4, above, and through no fault of the Tenant/Buyer, the Landlord/Seller fails to convey said Property to
Tenant/Buyer in accordance of the terms of this Lease/Option, the Tenant/Buyer, in addition to any other rights
which Tenant/Buyer may have in law or equity for the enforcement of Tenant/Buyer’s option to purchase, shall
be entitled to reimbursement for the cost of all repairs, maintenance, and improvements.
(10) FURTHER ENCUMBRANCES: The Landlord/Seller hereby warrants the total of the leases, options, mortgages,
liens, taxes, and any other encumbrances against the Property, whether of public record or not, is as follows:
(A) A first mortgage in favor of___________________________________ in the approximate amount of
$____________________________________.
(B) Other liens (specify):
The Landlord/Seller shall not lease to any other third party, nor to assign, sell, option, transfer, pledge, or
otherwise to convey any or all rights or interests had by Landlord/Seller in the Property or in this Lease/Option,
nor to further encumber the Property nor allow the same to occur. Violation of this paragraph shall be
considered a material breach of this Lease/Option. The Landlord/Seller further agrees to keep all mortgages,
liens, taxes, or other encumbrances on the Property, current and in good standing, Tenant/Buyer shall have the
right to make payment on same in the event that Landlord/Seller becomes delinquent or otherwise defaults on
such payments, and Tenant/Buyer may at its option either reduce its monthly rent in the amount of the
payments, or subtract the amount of the payments plus fifty (50%) of these costs from the balance due
Landlord/Seller at closing of the sale of the Property.
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(11) RIGHT OF ASSIGNMENT: The Tenant/Buyer may sublet the Property, and/or assign, sell, transfer, pledge, or
otherwise convey any or all rights or interest which the Tenant/Buyer may have in the Property or in this
Lease/Option. Any such assignments will release original Tenant/Buyer from any and all liability and substitute
assignee in his/her or its place.
(12) MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS: The Tenant/Buyer accepts the Property “as is” on the date of execution of this
Lease/Option except for items listed in paragraph 14. As of the effective date, the Tenant/Buyer shall be
responsible for all maintenance and repair upon said Property, both interior and exterior. The Tenant/Buyer shall
have the right to make such repairs, maintenance, and improvements as Tenant/Buyer shall deem necessary,
proper or desirable.
The Tenant/Buyer shall pay the costs of all such improvements, except that any roof, electric, plumbing, heating
or cooling system that is not in workable condition at the inception of this Lease/Option will be repaired by the
Landlord/Seller at its expense within ninety (90) days notice from Tenant/Buyer. If the Landlord/Seller refuses to
make such repairs, Tenant/Buyer will have the option of either voiding this Lease/Option by written notice to the
Landlord/Seller or making such repairs and, (a) receiving a reimbursement from the next monthly payment or
payments due the Landlord/Seller or, (b) receiving a credit against the purchase price plus interest at 15% per
annum compounded annually from date of Tenant/Buyer invoicing the Landlord/Seller.
(13) BINDING AGREEMENTS: The parties hereto agree that this Lease/Option comprises the entire agreement of the
parties and supersedes all prior written or oral agreements, representations, warranties, negotiations, or
understandings. This Lease/Option may not be amended except in a writing executed by all the parties hereto.
The parties further represent and warrant that they have not relied on any representations, warranties or
statements as an inducement to entering this Lease/Option other than what is expressly written herein. This
Lease/Option shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives,
successors, or assigns.
(14) SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
(A) The Landlord/Seller will complete the following by________________________ or this Lease/Option
will become null and void and all monies paid by Tenant/Buyer will be immediately refunded by Landlord/Seller
or, at Tenant/Buyer's option, Tenant/Buyer may accept the Lease/Option and completed the items listed below,
and the cost of same will be recovered as provided for in paragraph 12:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(B) A TITLE SEARCH will be ordered immediately by the Tenant/Buyer. This cost will be borne by the
Tenant/Buyer unless it is discovered that Landlord/Seller has unmarketable title in which case the
Landlord/Seller will reimburse Tenant/Buyer to cost of the search. If the title is unmarketable the Tenant/Buyer
will then have the option to void this Lease/Option or proceed as agreed herewith.
OPTION PURCHASE TERMS
(15) PRICE AND TERMS: The Tenant/Buyer agrees to pay for said Property the sum of $ ___________________
_____________________________________________________ less any sums for which the Tenant/Buyer is
entitled to claim as reimbursement or offset in accordance with this Lease/Option; the net sum to be paid in
cash, certified check, mortgage, or cashier's check at closing.
(16) INCLUDED IN THIS PURCHASE: The Property shall also include all land, together with all improvements thereon,
all appurtenant rights, privileges, easements, buildings, fixtures, heating, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning
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fixtures and facilities, window shades, venetian blinds awnings, curtain rods, screens, storm windows and doors,
affixed mirrors, wall-to-wall carpeting, stair carpeting, built-in kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, radio and
television aerials, landscaping and shrubbery, water softeners, garage door openers and operating devices, and
all utility or storage buildings or sheds, range and refrigerator. The Property shall also include the following items:
________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
(17) TITLE: The Landlord/Seller shall convey marketable title to the Property with the above described inclusions, by
General Warranty Deed free, clear, and unencumbered except existing mortgages, restrictions, and easements of
record shown in paragraph 10.
(18) CLOSING: If the Tenant/Buyer elects to purchase the Premises and Property, he shall give written notice to the
Landlord/Seller no less than 60 days prior to the expiration of the Lease/Option term, or intended purchase date,
whichever first occurs in time, signifying his intentions. The deed shall be delivered and the purchase money,
cash, check and or mortgage shall be paid at a time and place of Tenant/Buyer's choice, no later than 60 days
after notification to the Landlord/Seller of the Tenant/Buyer’s exercise of the option.
(19) COSTS AND PRORATIONS: The following items shall be prorated the Landlord/Seller and the Tenant/Buyer as of
date of closing:
(a) All real estate taxes and assessments;
(b) Interest on encumbrances assumed or taken over by Tenant/Buyer with both parties having
responsibility for such items as follows:
Landlord/Seller will pay: Tenant/Buyer will pay:
_______________________________________ ___________________________________________
_______________________________________ ___________________________________________
_______________________________________ ___________________________________________
(20) INSURANCE: While this Lease/Option is in effect, the Landlord/Seller will name the Tenant/Buyer as additional
insured. During the term of this Lease/Option the Landlord/Seller shall maintain fire and extended coverage
upon the Property, and immediately convert the owner occupied (if applicable) policy to a non-owner occupied
policy. In the event of the entire or partial loss, damage or destruction of the Property, the Tenant/Buyer may at
its option (a) proceed with the closing and accept the insurance proceeds for said damage, or (b) declare this
Lease/Option null and void, releasing both parties from any obligations hereunder, except for the return of
reimbursable expenses previously paid by Tenant/Buyer which amounts shall become immediately due and
payable from the insurance proceeds. Tenant/Buyer shall be responsible for obtaining fire and extended
coverage insurance on the Property effective on the closing date.
(21) TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE IN ALL MATTERS OF THE AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, have set their hands to this Lease/Option on this
___________ day of _______________________________, 20___ .
WITNESS:
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Landlord/Seller witness Landlord/Seller
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Landlord/Seller (print name) Landlord/Seller (print name)
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Tenant/Buyer witness Tenant/Buyer and or nominee
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Tenant/Buyer (print name) Tenant/Buyer (print name)
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