General Rental Terms for Office and Business Premises

In this agreement, the term rental unit refers to the rented space or spaces, including all surfaces, equipment and fixtures within.

Unless otherwise agreed in the agreement, these terms or attachments, the Act on Commercial Leases (LHVL 482/95) applies.

1. Rent and Other Charges

Rent and other charges are not tied to floor area. Any difference between the actual and agreed floor area does not affect the agreed rent or charges. We reserve the right to change the prices of any basic or additional services we may offer. Rent is payable monthly in advance, no later than the 1st of each month.

2. Value Added Tax

If VAT liability has been or will be registered for the rental unit, VAT will be added to the agreed rent, basic services, parking rights, parking spaces, separate charges and any other payments at the applicable rate. If VAT liability applies, the tenant confirms that they carry out VAT-liable business activities in the rental unit. The tenant also confirms that they will notify us without delay of any changes to their VAT liability status.

If the agreement is terminated during the lease due to reasons attributable to the tenant, the tenant shall fully compensate us for all resulting costs and expenses, including any costs arising from VAT refunds.

Any new taxes or charges imposed by public authorities after the signing of this agreement may, upon notice from us, be added to the rent and other charges.

3. Rent and Charge Adjustments

Rent and other charges are tied to the cost-of-living index. Rent and other charges are reviewed annually one or more times, and increased in full proportion to any rise in the index from the base index figure in the agreed review month (e.g. October). If the index falls, rent and other charges will not be reduced.

A minimum increase may also be set for rent and other charges.

4. Condition of the Unit

The tenant confirms that the rental unit is in a condition that can reasonably be expected given local conditions, and accepts the unit as is, unless the agreement or its attachments specify otherwise regarding condition, maintenance or alterations.

The rent and other charges reflect the tenant's responsibility for upkeep, repairs and maintenance. The tenant is responsible for meeting any requirements arising from their activities in the unit, as well as any wear, damage, repair needs and permit costs caused by their use.

5. Permitted Use

No activities other than those specified in this agreement may be carried out in the rental unit without our prior written consent.

6. Tenant's Obligations and Responsibilities

The tenant is responsible for obtaining any permits required for their activities and for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations at their own cost.

The tenant must take good care of the rental unit and ensure that all users follow any house rules, as well as applicable health, hygiene and order regulations. The tenant accepts any house rules we may set from time to time.

Signs, advertisements or similar items may not be attached to the building or its structures without our permission. Upon termination of the lease, the tenant must remove any such items at their own cost and restore all surfaces to their original condition, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

The tenant is responsible for taking their daily waste to the designated waste area, if one is provided. Landfill waste and hazardous waste must always be disposed of properly at the tenant's own cost.

Unless otherwise agreed, the tenant is responsible for cleaning the rental unit and for cleaning up any mess caused in shared spaces.

The tenant is responsible for replacing light bulbs and starters in fixtures within their exclusive-use area.

The tenant's obligation to report damage and their liability for compensation are governed by the Act on Commercial Leases.

Upon vacating, the tenant must clean the unit, remove all belongings and goods from the unit and any shared spaces used, and return all keys as instructed.

7. Alterations by the Tenant

No alterations or improvements may be made to the rental unit without our prior written consent. The tenant has no right to compensation for any alterations or improvements made, unless separately agreed in writing.

Any improvements, fixtures or equipment installed during the lease become part of the property and transfer to our ownership without compensation when the lease ends.

The tenant is liable for any damage or harm caused to the rental unit by their activities.

8. Alterations by Us

We reserve the right to carry out cleaning, alteration or repair works in the rental unit as we see fit.

For works causing significant inconvenience or disruption, we will give at least two (2) months' notice. In such cases, the tenant does not have the right to terminate the agreement.

9. Disruptions and Compensation

Temporary disruptions and necessary interruptions or restrictions to water, drainage, heating, electricity or similar services do not entitle the tenant to a rent reduction or compensation. We are not liable for any damage caused to the tenant's property or business by such disruptions.

The tenant may be entitled to a rent reduction or exemption only if the disruption is caused by our actions, negligence or omission, and only from the date on which we were notified of the deficiency.

If a fault or disruption is caused by the tenant, we are entitled to recover all repair and related costs from the tenant.

10. Our Liability

We are not liable for any damage caused to the tenant's property, business or to third-party property held by the tenant in the rental unit or on the premises.

The tenant agrees to take out and maintain insurance against such damage for the duration of the lease. Upon request, the tenant must provide written proof of valid insurance from their insurance provider.

11. Transfer and Subletting

The tenant may not sublet the rental unit, take on sub-tenants or transfer the tenancy – whether separately or in connection with a business transfer – without our prior written consent.

If written consent is given for subletting, the tenant remains fully responsible for all obligations, rent and other charges under this agreement. As the primary tenant, the tenant is responsible for all tenant obligations towards us.