## Commercial Lease Termination Agreement

This Commercial Lease Termination Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Landlord Name], with a registered office at [Landlord Address] ("Landlord"), and [Tenant Name], with a registered office at [Tenant Address] ("Tenant").

### 1.  Introduction

1.1.  This Agreement is made in connection with the Lease Agreement dated [Date] (the "Lease"), between Landlord and Tenant for the premises located at [Property Address] (the "Premises").

1.2.  Tenant desires to terminate the Lease early, and Landlord agrees to such termination subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

### 2.  Termination of Lease

2.1.  The Lease is hereby terminated effective [Date] (the "Termination Date").

2.2.  Upon the Termination Date, Tenant shall vacate the Premises and surrender possession thereof to Landlord in good condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

### 3.  Rent and Other Obligations

3.1.  Tenant shall pay all rent and other charges due under the Lease up to and including the Termination Date.

3.2.  Tenant shall be responsible for all utilities and other expenses incurred in connection with the Premises up to and including the Termination Date.

### 4.  Remedies for Landlord

4.1.  If Tenant fails to vacate the Premises on or before the Termination Date, Landlord shall be entitled to pursue all remedies available to it under the Lease and applicable law, including but not limited to:

*   Eviction proceedings;
*   Damages for breach of contract; and
*   Recovery of all unpaid rent and other charges.

### 5.  Release of Liability

5.1.  Upon the full and complete performance of this Agreement by Tenant, Landlord shall release Tenant from all further liability under the Lease, except for any obligations that have accrued prior to the Termination Date.

### 6.  Governing Law

6.1.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

### 7.  Notices

7.1.  All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier service, addressed as follows:

*   If to Landlord: [Landlord Address]
*   If to Tenant: [Tenant Address]

### 8.  Entire Agreement

8.1.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

### 9.  Severability

9.1.  If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

### 10.  Waiver

10.1.  No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

### 11.  Binding Effect

11.1.  This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

### 12.  Counterparts

12.1.  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

### 13.  Governing Law

13.1.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

### 14.  Dispute Resolution

14.1.  Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled amicably through negotiation.

14.2.  If the parties are unable to reach an amicable settlement, the dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1995.

### 15.  Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

**Landlord:**

[Landlord Name]

[Landlord Signature]

**Tenant:**

[Tenant Name]

[Tenant Signature]

### Table of Contents

1.  Introduction
2.  Termination of Lease
3.  Rent and Other Obligations
4.  Remedies for Landlord
5.  Release of Liability
6.  Governing Law
7.  Notices
8.  Entire Agreement
9.  Severability
10. Waiver
11. Binding Effect
12. Counterparts
13. Governing Law
14. Dispute Resolution
15. Signatures

### TLDR

This Agreement terminates the Lease Agreement between Landlord and Tenant for the Premises located at [Property Address]. Tenant shall vacate the Premises and surrender possession thereof to Landlord in good condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Tenant shall pay all rent and other charges due under the Lease up to and including the Termination Date.

### Conclusion

This Agreement is a sample and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before being used in any actual transaction. The specific terms of this Agreement should be tailored to the specific circumstances of the parties.

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## Sample Commercial Lease Termination Agreement

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This Commercial Lease Termination Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Your Full Name], with a registered office at [Your Address] ("Landlord"), and [Tenant Full Name], with a registered office at [Tenant Address] ("Tenant").

### 1.  Introduction

1.1.  This Agreement is made in connection with the Lease Agreement dated [Date] (the "Lease"), between Landlord and Tenant for the premises located at [Property Address] (the "Premises").

1.2.  Tenant desires to terminate the Lease early, and Landlord agrees to such termination subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

### 2.  Termination of Lease

2.1.  The Lease is hereby terminated effective [Date] (the "Termination Date").

2.2.  Upon the Termination Date, Tenant shall vacate the Premises and surrender possession thereof to Landlord in good condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

### 3.  Rent and Other Obligations

3.1.  Tenant shall pay all rent and other charges due under the Lease up to and including the Termination Date.

3.2.  Tenant shall be responsible for all utilities and other expenses incurred in connection with the Premises up to and including the Termination Date.

### 4.  Remedies for Landlord

4.1.  If Tenant fails to vacate the Premises on or before the Termination Date, Landlord shall be entitled to pursue all remedies available to it under the Lease and applicable law, including but not limited to:

*   Eviction proceedings;
*   Damages for breach of contract; and
*   Recovery of all unpaid rent and other charges.

### 5.  Release of Liability

5.1.  Upon the full and complete performance of this Agreement by Tenant, Landlord shall release Tenant from all further liability under the Lease, except for any obligations that have accrued prior to the Termination Date.

### 6.  Governing Law

6.1.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

### 7.  Notices

7.1.  All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier service, addressed as follows:

*   If to Landlord: [Your Address]
*   If to Tenant: [Tenant Address]

### 8.  Entire Agreement

8.1.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.

### 9.  Severability

9.1.  If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

### 10.  Waiver

10.1.  No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

### 11.  Binding Effect

11.1.  This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

### 12.  Counterparts

12.1.  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

### 13.  Governing Law

13.1.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

### 14.  Dispute Resolution

14.1.  Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled amicably through negotiation.

14.2.  If the parties are unable to reach an amicable settlement, the dispute shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1995.

### 15.  Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

**Landlord:**

[Your Full Name]

[Your Signature]

**Tenant:**

[Tenant Full Name]

[Tenant Signature]

### Table of Contents

1.  Introduction
2.  Termination of Lease
3.  Rent and Other Obligations
4.  Remedies for Landlord
5.  Release of Liability
6.  Governing Law
7.  Notices
8.  Entire Agreement
9.  Severability
10. Waiver
11. Binding Effect
12. Counterparts
13. Governing Law
14. Dispute Resolution
15. Signatures

### TLDR

This Agreement terminates the Lease Agreement between Landlord and Tenant for the Premises located at [Property Address]. Tenant shall vacate the Premises and surrender possession thereof to Landlord in good condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Tenant shall pay all rent and other charges due under the Lease up to and including the Termination Date.

### Conclusion

This Agreement is a sample and should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before being used in any actual transaction. The specific terms of this Agreement should be tailored to the specific circumstances of the parties.

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### Commercial Lease Termination Agreement

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**COMMERCIAL LEASE TERMINATION AGREEMENT**

**This Commercial Lease Termination Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Landlord's Full Name], with an address at [Landlord's Address] ("Landlord"), and [Tenant's Full Name], with an address at [Tenant's Address] ("Tenant").**

**WHEREAS**, Landlord and Tenant entered into a Commercial Lease Agreement dated [Original Lease Date] (the "Lease") for the premises located at [Property Address] (the "Premises");

**WHEREAS**, the Lease is set to expire on [Original Lease Expiration Date];

**WHEREAS**, Tenant desires to terminate the Lease early and vacate the Premises on [Early Termination Date];

**WHEREAS**, Landlord agrees to the early termination of the Lease under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

#### 1. Termination of Lease
1.1 The Lease shall terminate on [Early Termination Date] (the "Termination Date").
1.2 Tenant shall vacate the Premises and return possession thereof to Landlord on or before the Termination Date.

#### 2. Condition of Premises
2.1 Tenant agrees to return the Premises to Landlord in the same condition as received, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
2.2 Tenant shall remove all personal property and repair any damage caused by such removal.

#### 3. Rent and Other Payments
3.1 Tenant shall pay all rent and other charges due under the Lease up to and including the Termination Date.
3.2 Tenant shall pay a termination fee of [Termination Fee Amount] to Landlord on or before the Termination Date.

#### 4. Security Deposit
4.1 Landlord shall return the security deposit to Tenant, less any deductions for damages or unpaid rent, within [Number of Days] days after the Termination Date.

#### 5. Release of Liability
5.1 Upon the Termination Date, Tenant shall be released from any further liability under the Lease, except for obligations that expressly survive termination.

#### 6. Indemnification
6.1 Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from Tenant's occupancy of the Premises up to the Termination Date.

#### 7. Governing Law
7.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.

#### 8. Entire Agreement
8.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.

#### 9. Amendments
9.1 This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by a written agreement signed by both parties.

#### 10. Notices
10.1 Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered personally, sent by registered mail, or sent by email to the addresses set forth above.

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

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**[Landlord's Full Name]**  
Landlord

Signature: ___________________________  
Date: _______________________________

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**[Tenant's Full Name]**  
Tenant

Signature: ___________________________  
Date: _______________________________

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### Conclusion

This Commercial Lease Termination Agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which a tenant may terminate their lease early and vacate the property. It includes provisions for the condition of the premises, rent and other payments, security deposit, release of liability, indemnification, governing law, entire agreement, amendments, and notices. Both parties must sign the agreement to make it legally binding.

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**TLDR:** This document is a Commercial Lease Termination Agreement for a tenant vacating a property, detailing the terms and conditions for early lease termination, including rent payments, condition of the premises, and release of liability.

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Sources:
- [CR Advocates LLP](https://www.cradvocatesllp.com/commercial-leases-in-kenya-a-guide-for-tenants/)
- [DLA Piper Africa](https://www.dlapiperafrica.com/en/kenya/insights/2023/exit-options-in-commercial-leases.html)
- [Kenya Law Reports](http://www.kenyalaw.org:8181/exist/kenyalex/index.xql)

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