Vehicle Lease Agreement Template

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This vehicle lease agreement template has 6 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our legal agreements documents.

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VEHICLE LEASE AGREEMENT This Vehicle Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is made and effective the [DATE], BETWEEN: [COMPANY NAME] (the "Lessor"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of [STATE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the "Lessee"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of [STATE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS WHEREAS, the Lessor is the registered owner of the Vehicle. WHEREAS, the lessor is desirous of leasing and the lessee has agreed to lease the said motor vehicle on the terms and conditions contained herein. WHEREAS, this Agreement shall be treated as a true lease for the federal and applicable state income tax purposes with Lessor having all benefits of ownership of the Vehicle. NOW THEREFORE THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: LEASED VEHICLES The Lessor hereby leases to the Lessee the vehicle described in Exhibit 1 attached hereto, subject to the conditions and covenants set forth below. The Vehicle shall be used by the Lessee to serve the best interests of the Lessor and the public. The Vehicle must be maintained and operated in a manner that provides maximum safety and protection to the Lessee's employees and passengers. The Lessee shall comply with all driver's license requirements as set forth by the Federal and State Governments. AMOUNT DUE AT THE beginning OF THE TRANSACTION Lesser and Lessee agree on the following: A down payment of $[SPECIFY] will be made at the beginning of the transaction. This amount will be subtracted from the amount to be amortized over the term. A security deposit of $[SPECIFY] is due at the beginning of the transaction and will be refunded at the end of the term. SECURITY DEPOSIT The security deposit will not earn interest. The security deposit shall be retained by the Lessor during the term of this Lease as additional security for the performance of the Lessee's obligations under this Lease. The Lessor shall deduct from the security deposit any amount not paid by the Lessee under this Lease and the balance, if any, shall be refunded at the end of this Lease. TERM OF LEASE AND COMMENCEMENT DATE The term of this lease shall be for [MONTH/YEARS], commencing on [DAY/MONTH/YEAR] the date that the vehicle(s) are placed in service by the Lessee and continuing until [DAY/MONTH/YEAR], or until this agreement is canceled or terminated in writing by either the Lessor or Lessee, or by mutual consent, with 30 days advance notice. The maximum term of any lease agreement shall not exceed five (5) years. In the event of breach or noncompliance with this agreement, the Lessor may terminate this agreement by giving the Lessee advance written notice. LEASE PAYMENTS, FEES AND RESIDUAL VALUE The Lessor and Lessee have negotiated and agreed that the initial value of the vehicle is $[SPECIFY]. The rental price of the motor vehicle is $[SPECIFY] payable on the [SPECIFY] day of the MONTH for the next [SPECIFY] months. The lease rate is [SPECIFY] % per annum. The estimated residual value of the Vehicle is $[SPECIFY]. A late fee of $ [SPECIFY] will be charged on all payments that are paid after the due date. INSURANCE At all times during the term of this lease, the Lessee shall obtain and maintain, at its own expense, the following minimum insurance coverage through a recognized insurer. Public liability for bodily injury, death or damage to the property of others in the amount of $1,000,000 per claim, regardless of the number of claims resulting from any one accident; Collision insurance with a maximum deductible of $1,000; and Comprehensive fire and theft insurance with a maximum deductible of $1,000. If the Lessee does not maintain appropriate insurance coverage, the Lessor has the right, but not the obligation, to do so and the Lessee will owe us this amount. Insurance coverage must be confirmed annually to the Lessor. The insurance policy must name the Lessor as an additional insured and beneficiary of the loss under the applicable insurance policy. The policy must also give the Lessor at least ten (10) days notice of any cancellation, termination or reduction in coverage. The Lessee will assign to the Lessor any monies paid under the insurance regardless of who obtained it. The Lessee authorizes the Lessor to receive or collect any monies (including any refund of premiums) payable under the insurance, to complete any proof of loss and any claim, to endorse cheques or drafts for payments and to cancel the insurance or settle or discharge any claim under the insurance. If for any reason the insurance is not fully maintained or coverage is denied, the Lessee will remain liable to us for all amounts due under this lease. The Lessee shall authorize its insurance provider to provide the Lessor with the details of the insurance policy. Any repairs over $2,000 must be approved in advance by the Lessor. The lessee agrees to permit the lessor to inspect the vehicle at any reasonable time and place after making such repairs. OWNERSHIP The Lessor is the registered owner of the vehicle. All right, title and interest in and to the Vehicle shall remain with the Lessor and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to transfer to the Lessee any right of ownership. lessor obligations It is agreed that the lessor will make the vehicle available to the lessee during the term of this vehicle lease agreement. The Lessor hereby agrees: To grant the Lessee exclusive use and possession of the motor vehicle during the duration of this agreement, save as is provided for by the agreement; To grant the Lessee quiet possession of the motor vehicle; lessEE obligations It is agreed that the Lessee shall make use of the Vehicle during the operation of this Vehicle Lease Agreement in accordance with terms of this Vehicle Lease Agreement The Lessor hereby agrees: To assume all risks of loss and damage related to the vehicle;

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This vehicle lease agreement template has 6 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our legal agreements documents.

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VEHICLE LEASE AGREEMENT This Vehicle Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is made and effective the [DATE], BETWEEN: [COMPANY NAME] (the "Lessor"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of [STATE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the "Lessee"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of [STATE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS WHEREAS, the Lessor is the registered owner of the Vehicle. WHEREAS, the lessor is desirous of leasing and the lessee has agreed to lease the said motor vehicle on the terms and conditions contained herein. WHEREAS, this Agreement shall be treated as a true lease for the federal and applicable state income tax purposes with Lessor having all benefits of ownership of the Vehicle. NOW THEREFORE THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: LEASED VEHICLES The Lessor hereby leases to the Lessee the vehicle described in Exhibit 1 attached hereto, subject to the conditions and covenants set forth below. The Vehicle shall be used by the Lessee to serve the best interests of the Lessor and the public. The Vehicle must be maintained and operated in a manner that provides maximum safety and protection to the Lessee's employees and passengers. The Lessee shall comply with all driver's license requirements as set forth by the Federal and State Governments. AMOUNT DUE AT THE beginning OF THE TRANSACTION Lesser and Lessee agree on the following: A down payment of $[SPECIFY] will be made at the beginning of the transaction. This amount will be subtracted from the amount to be amortized over the term. A security deposit of $[SPECIFY] is due at the beginning of the transaction and will be refunded at the end of the term. SECURITY DEPOSIT The security deposit will not earn interest. The security deposit shall be retained by the Lessor during the term of this Lease as additional security for the performance of the Lessee's obligations under this Lease. The Lessor shall deduct from the security deposit any amount not paid by the Lessee under this Lease and the balance, if any, shall be refunded at the end of this Lease. TERM OF LEASE AND COMMENCEMENT DATE The term of this lease shall be for [MONTH/YEARS], commencing on [DAY/MONTH/YEAR] the date that the vehicle(s) are placed in service by the Lessee and continuing until [DAY/MONTH/YEAR], or until this agreement is canceled or terminated in writing by either the Lessor or Lessee, or by mutual consent, with 30 days advance notice. The maximum term of any lease agreement shall not exceed five (5) years. In the event of breach or noncompliance with this agreement, the Lessor may terminate this agreement by giving the Lessee advance written notice. LEASE PAYMENTS, FEES AND RESIDUAL VALUE The Lessor and Lessee have negotiated and agreed that the initial value of the vehicle is $[SPECIFY]. The rental price of the motor vehicle is $[SPECIFY] payable on the [SPECIFY] day of the MONTH for the next [SPECIFY] months. The lease rate is [SPECIFY] % per annum. The estimated residual value of the Vehicle is $[SPECIFY]. A late fee of $ [SPECIFY] will be charged on all payments that are paid after the due date. INSURANCE At all times during the term of this lease, the Lessee shall obtain and maintain, at its own expense, the following minimum insurance coverage through a recognized insurer. Public liability for bodily injury, death or damage to the property of others in the amount of $1,000,000 per claim, regardless of the number of claims resulting from any one accident; Collision insurance with a maximum deductible of $1,000; and Comprehensive fire and theft insurance with a maximum deductible of $1,000. If the Lessee does not maintain appropriate insurance coverage, the Lessor has the right, but not the obligation, to do so and the Lessee will owe us this amount. Insurance coverage must be confirmed annually to the Lessor. The insurance policy must name the Lessor as an additional insured and beneficiary of the loss under the applicable insurance policy. The policy must also give the Lessor at least ten (10) days notice of any cancellation, termination or reduction in coverage. The Lessee will assign to the Lessor any monies paid under the insurance regardless of who obtained it. The Lessee authorizes the Lessor to receive or collect any monies (including any refund of premiums) payable under the insurance, to complete any proof of loss and any claim, to endorse cheques or drafts for payments and to cancel the insurance or settle or discharge any claim under the insurance. If for any reason the insurance is not fully maintained or coverage is denied, the Lessee will remain liable to us for all amounts due under this lease. The Lessee shall authorize its insurance provider to provide the Lessor with the details of the insurance policy. Any repairs over $2,000 must be approved in advance by the Lessor. The lessee agrees to permit the lessor to inspect the vehicle at any reasonable time and place after making such repairs. OWNERSHIP The Lessor is the registered owner of the vehicle. All right, title and interest in and to the Vehicle shall remain with the Lessor and nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to transfer to the Lessee any right of ownership. lessor obligations It is agreed that the lessor will make the vehicle available to the lessee during the term of this vehicle lease agreement. The Lessor hereby agrees: To grant the Lessee exclusive use and possession of the motor vehicle during the duration of this agreement, save as is provided for by the agreement; To grant the Lessee quiet possession of the motor vehicle; lessEE obligations It is agreed that the Lessee shall make use of the Vehicle during the operation of this Vehicle Lease Agreement in accordance with terms of this Vehicle Lease Agreement The Lessor hereby agrees: To assume all risks of loss and damage related to the vehicle;

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