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FORMATION The Partners hereby develop a Real Estate Partnership Agreement pursuant to the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE]. The said partnership shall be described exclusively by this Agreement, regardless of the manner in which title to the Property may be taken. This Agreement shall not be construed as a general partnership between the Partners. TERM The partnership shall begin as of the date of this Agreement and shall be in effect until terminated by mutual consent or when the sale proceeds of the Property are distributed pursuant to the stated provisions, subsequent to the closing of the sale of the Property. CONTRIBUTION OF CAPITAL The Partners shall contribute all money needed to qualify for any financing, purchase, renovation and repair of the Property and incur all the expenses for the sale of the Property. NATURE OF PERFORMANCE The Partners shall be solely responsible for the performance and execution of the responsibilities mutually agreed upon. The Partners shall contribute all the money required for any financing, purchase, renovation and repair of the Property, and to manage, promote, and market the Property, and any other expenses and mortgage payments during the period of ownership of the subject Property and qualify for any financing. The Partners shall be responsible for the everyday management, renovation, and marketing of the subject Property for resale, thereby protecting the investments for both Partners. PARTNERSHIP DECISIONS All decisions, including but not limited to the purchase of assets by the partnership, any loan or other obligation to be undertaken by the partnership, and the sale of any asset of the partnership, shall require the approval of both of the Partners involved in this Agreement. PROFIT AND LOSS Subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, the net profits and losses of the partnership, after calculating all the expenses of the sale of the Property, for both accounting and tax purposes, shall accrue to and be borne by the Partners according to the following schedule: S.NO NAME OF PARTNER PROFIT AND LOSS SHARE 1. [NAME OF PARTNER A] (PARTNER A) [PERCENTAGE]% 2. [NAME OF PARTNER B] (PARTNER B) [PERCENTAGE]% LANGUAGE OF THE AGREEMENT The language of the Agreement shall be the English Language, which shall be the binding and controlling language for all matters relating to the meaning or interpretation of the Agreement. SEVERABILITY If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, it is the Partners' intent that such provision be reduced in scope by the court only to the extent deemed necessary by that court to render the provision reasonable and enforceable, and the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated as a result. 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Agent is experienced in the business of operating and managing real estate similar to the above-described property. Owner desires to engage the services of agent to manage and operate the property, and agent desires to provide such services on the following terms and conditions. In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree: EMPLOYMENT OF AGENT Agent shall act as the exclusive agent of owner to manage, operate and maintain the property. BEST EFFORTS OF AGENT On assuming the management and operation of the property, agent shall thoroughly inspect the property and submit a written report to owner. The written report shall contain the opinion of agent concerning the present efficiency under which the property is being managed and operated, and recommended changes, if necessary, in the management structure of the property, in the rehabilitation of the property, and any other matters that will improve the efficient management and operation of the property. After conferring with owner and obtaining approval to make any necessary improvements, agent shall undertake completion of the improvements. LEASING OF PROPERTY Agent shall make reasonable efforts to lease available space of the property, and shall be responsible for all negotiations with prospective tenants. Agent shall also have the right to execute and enter into, on behalf of owner, month-to-month tenancies of units of the property. Agent may negotiate all extensions and renewals of such month-to-month tenancies and leases. Agent shall not, without the prior written consent of owner, enter into any lease for a term less than [NUMBER] months or more than [NUMBER] months. Agent shall have the right to make concessions, including rental concessions, as inducements to prospective tenants to occupy the property. ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION Agent shall advertise vacancies by all reasonable and proper means; provided, agent shall not incur expenses for advertising in excess of [AMOUNT] during any calendar quarter without the prior written consent of owner. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND OPERATIONS Agent shall use its best efforts to insure that the property is maintained in an attractive condition and in a good state of repair. In this regard, agent shall use its best skills and efforts to serve the tenants of the property and shall purchase necessary supplies, make contracts for, or otherwise furnish, electricity, gas, fuel, water, telephone, window cleaning, refuse disposal, pest control, and any other utilities or services required for the operation of the property. Agent shall make or cause to be made and supervise necessary repairs and alterations and shall decorate and furnish the property. Expenditures for repairs, alterations, decorations or furnishings in excess of [AMOUNT] shall not be made without prior written consent of owner, except in the case of emergency, or if agent in good faith determines that such expenditures are necessary to protect the property from damage, to prevent injury to persons or loss of life, or to maintain services to tenants. EMPLOYEES Agent shall employ, discharge and supervise all on-site employees or contractors required for the efficient operation and maintenance of the property. All on-site personnel, except independent contractors and employees of independent contractors, shall be the employees of agent. Agent shall pay the salaries of such on-site employees and, to the extent there are revenues from the property available, pay all charges for services rendered by independent contractors and the employees of independent contractors. All salaries (including all contributions of employer not listed in the paycheck) of such on-site employees shall be charged to owner. To the extent there are insufficient funds available from revenues received from the operation of the property to reimburse agent for such salaries, owner shall directly reimburse agent within [NUMBER] days after demand by agent for reimbursement. Agent shall not be responsible or liable to owner for any act, default or negligence of on-site personnel, or for any error of judgment or mistake of law or fact in connection with their employment, conduct or discharge except that agent shall be responsible for any such act, default or negligence that is due directly or indirectly to its own negligent act or omission in the hiring or supervision of any such on-site personnel. On-site personnel shall include all resident personnel, including, but not limited to, managers and maintenance personnel, all recreational personnel (whether part-time or full-time), day-care center personnel, and all other individuals located, rendering services or performing activities on the property in connection with its operation. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Agent shall manage the property in full compliance with all laws and regulations of any federal, state, county or municipal authority having jurisdiction over the property. INSURANCE Agent shall obtain the following insurance at the expense of owner, and such insurance shall be maintained in force during the full term of this agreement: Comprehensive public liability property insurance of [AMOUNT] single limit for bodily injury, death and property damage; Fire and extended coverage hazard insurance in an amount equal to the full replacement cost of the structure and other improvements situated on the property; and A fidelity bond in the amount of [AMOUNT] on each employee who handles cash, and workers' compensation and employer liability insurance to cover the agents and employees of both employer and agent. All of the policies shall name agent and owner as co-insureds as their respective interests may appear. Agent shall deliver certificates evidencing such insurance coverage to owner within [NUMBER] days from the issuance and renewal of the policies. Owner shall cooperate with agent and any insurer in the making and delivery of all reports, notices, and other items required in connection with any of the insurance policies. COLLECTION OF INCOME; INSTITUTION OF LEGAL ACTION Agent shall use its best efforts to collect promptly all rents and other income issuing from the property when such amounts become due. It is understood that agent does not guarantee the collection of rents. Agent shall, in the name of owner, execute and serve such notices and demands on delinquent tenants as agent may deem necessary or proper. Agent, in the name of owners, shall institute, settle or compromise any legal action and make use of such methods of legal process against a delinquent tenant or the property of a delinquent tenant as may be necessary to enforce the collection of rent or other sums due from the tenant, to enforce any covenants or conditions of any lease or month-to-month rental agreement, and to recover possession of any part of the property. No other form of legal action will be instituted and no settlement, compromise, or adjustment of any matters involved therein shall be made without the prior written consent of owner, except when agent determines that immediate action is necessary. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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Partners have considered various forms of joint business enterprises for their business activities. Partners desire to enter into a partnership agreement as the most advantageous business form for their mutual purposes. The parties hereto agree to form a limited partnership (the \"Partnership\") under [LAW, CODE OR ACT]. In consideration of the mutual promises contained in this agreement, partners agree as follows: NAME AND DOMICILE The name of the partnership shall be [name]. The principal place of business shall be at [address], [city], [state/province], unless relocated by consent of the partners. Purposes Subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, the purposes of the Partnership are to engage in the business of [DESCRIBE ACTIVITIES]; and to conduct other activities as may be necessary or incidental to or desirable in connection with the foregoing. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The term of this agreement shall be for [number] years, commencing on [date], and terminating on [date], unless sooner terminated by mutual consent of the parties or by operation of the provisions of this agreement. CLASSIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE BY PARTNERS Partners shall be classified as active partners, advisory partners, or estate partners. An active partner may voluntarily become an advisory partner, may be required to become one irrespective of age, and shall automatically become one after attaining the age of [age] years, and in each case shall continue as such for [number] years unless the partner sooner withdraws or dies. If an active partner dies, the partner's estate will become an estate partner for [number] years. If an advisory partner dies within [Number] years of having become an advisory partner, the partner will become an estate partner for the balance of the [number]-year period. Only active partners shall have any vote in any partnership matter. At the time of the taking effect of this partnership agreement, all the partners shall be active partners except [name] and [name], who shall be advisory partners. An active partner, after attaining the age of [age] years, or prior to that age if the [executive committee or as the case may be] with the approval of [two-thirds or as the case may be] of all the other active partners determines that the reason for the change in status is bad health, may become an advisory partner at the end of any calendar month on giving [number] calendar months' prior notice in writing of the partner's intention to do so. The notice shall be deemed to be sufficient if sent by registered mail addressed to the partnership at its principal office at [address], [city], [state/province] not less than [number] calendar months prior to the date when the change is to become effective. Any active partner may at any age be required to become an advisory partner at any time if the [executive committee or as the case may be] with the approval of [two-thirds or as the case may be] of the other active partners shall decide that the change is for any reason in the best interests of the partnership, provided notice of the decision shall be given in writing to the partner. The notice shall be signed by the [chairman or as the case may be] of the [executive committee or as the case may be] or, in the event of his or her being unable to sign at the time, by another member of the [executive committee or as the case may be]. The notice shall be served personally on the partner required to change his or her status or mailed by registered mail to the partner's last known address. Change of the partner's status shall become effective as of the date specified in the notice. Every active partner shall automatically and without further act become an advisory partner at the end of the fiscal year in which the partner's birthday occurs. In the event that an active partner becomes an advisory partner or dies, the partner or the partner's estate shall be entitled to the following payments at the following times: [describe] Each active partner shall apply all of the partner's experience, training, and ability in discharging the partner's assigned functions in the partnership and in the performance of all work that may be necessary or advantageous to further the business interests of the partnership. CONTRIBUTION Each partner shall contribute [amount] on or before [date] to be used by the partnership to establish its capital position. Any additional contribution required of partners shall only be determined and established in accordance with Article Nineteen. MANAGEMENT OF THE PARTNERSHIP The Partnership shall be managed by [SPECIFY]. Subject to the limitations specifically contained in this Agreement, [PARTY MANAGING THE PARTNERSHIP] shall have the full, exclusive and absolute right, power and authority to manage and control the Partnership and the property, assets and business thereof. [PARTY MANAGING THE PARTNERSHIP] shall have all of the rights, powers and authority conferred by law or under other provisions of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such powers include the right on behalf of the Partnership, in [PARTY MANAGING THE PARTNERSHIP]' sole discretion, to: Acquire, purchase, renovate, improve, and own any property or assets necessary or appropriate or in the best interests of the business of the Partnership, and to acquire options for the purchase of any such property; Borrow money, issue evidences of indebtedness in connection therewith, refinance, increase the amount of, modify, amend or change the terms of, or extend the time for the payment of, any indebtedness or obligation of the Partnership, and secure such indebtedness by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge or other lien on Partnership assets; Sue on, defend or compromise any and all claims or liabilities in favor of or against the Partnership and to submit any or all such claims or liabilities to arbitration; File applications, communicate and otherwise deal with any and all governmental agencies having jurisdiction over, or in any way affecting, the Partnership's assets or any part thereof or any other aspect of the Partnership business; Retain services of any kind or nature in connection with the Partnership business, and to pay therefore such remuneration deem reasonable and proper; and Perform any and all other acts deem necessary or appropriate to the Partnership business. TRANSFER OF PARNERSHIP INTERESTS Restrictions on Transfer None of the Partners shall sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber, or otherwise dispose of the whole or part of that Partner's interest in the Partnership, and no purchaser or other transferee shall have any rights in the Partnership as an assignee or otherwise with respect to all or any part of that Partnership interest attempted to be sold, assigned, transferred, mortgaged, encumbered, or otherwise disposed of, unless and to the extent that the remaining Partner(s) have given consent to such sale, assignment, transfer, mortgage, or encumbrance, but only if the transferee forthwith assumes and agrees to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement and to become a Partner for all purposes hereof, in which event, such transferee shall become a substituted partner under this Agreement.","Partnership Agreement","8","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/partnership-agreement-D12551.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12551.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12551.xml",{"title":141,"description":6},"partnership agreement",[143,144],{"label":18,"url":113},{"label":21,"url":145},"partnership-agreement","/template/partnership-agreement-D12551",{"description":148,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":149,"pages":87,"size":150,"extension":10,"preview":151,"thumb":152,"svgFrame":153,"seoMetadata":154,"parents":155,"keywords":158,"url":159},"JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT This Joint Venture Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"First Joint Venturer\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [SECOND JOINT VENTURER NAME] (the \"Second Joint Venturer\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] This Agreement is entered by First Joint Venturer and Second Joint Venturer, herein after collectively referred to as the \"Joint Venturers\", for the purpose of performing: [DESCRIBE JOINT VENTURE]. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of forming a Joint Venture (the \"Venture\"), under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] by execution of this Agreement for the purposes set forth herein and are desirous of fixing and defining between themselves their respective responsibilities, interests, and liabilities in connection with the performance of the before mentioned project; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the Parties herein agree to constitute themselves as Joint Venturers, henceforth, \"Venturers\" for the purposes before mentioned, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto, after first being duly sworn, do covenant, agree and certify as follows: DEFINITIONS \"Affiliate\" shall refer to (i) any person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with another person, (ii) any person owning or controlling 10% or more of the outstanding voting securities of such other person, (iii) any officer, director or other partner of such person and (iv) if such other person is an officer, director, joint Venturer or partner, any business or entity for which such person acts in any such capacity. \"Venturers\" shall refer to [VENTURE NAME] Inc., and any successor(s) as may be designated and admitted to the Venture. \"Internal Revenue Code\", \"Code\" or \"I.R.C.\" shall refer to the current and applicable Internal Revenue Code. \"Net Profits and Net Losses\" means the taxable income and loss of the Venture, except as follows: [DESCRIBE] The \"Book\" value of an asset shall be substituted for its adjusted tax basis if the two differ, but otherwise Net Profits and Net Losses shall be determined in accordance with federal income tax principles. \"Project\" shall refer to that certain [DESCRIBE] project known as [NAME]. \"Treasury Regulations\" shall refer to those regulations promulgated by the Department of the Treasury with respect to certain provision of Internal Revenue Code. \"Percentage of Participation\" shall refer to that figure set forth in Exhibit A. FORMATION, NAME, AND PRINCIPLE PLACE OF BUSINESS Formation (a) The Venturers do hereby form a joint venture pursuant to the laws of the State of [STATE/PROVINCE] in order for the Venture to carry on the purposes for which provision is made herein. (b) The Ventures shall execute such certificates as may be required by the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] or of any other state in order for the Venture to operate its business and shall do all other acts and things requisite for the continuation of the Venture as a joint venture pursuant to applicable law. Name The Name and style under which the Venture shall be conducted is: [DESCRIBE]. Principal place of business The Venture shall maintain its principal place of business at [FULL ADDRESS]. The Venture may re-locate its office from time to time or have additional offices as the Venturers may determine. PURPOSE OF THE JOINT VENTURE The business of the Venture shall be to perform: [DESCRIBE], a project having the Contract # , being entitled, and being in a dollar amount of [AMOUNT], in accordance with the contract documents for the Project and all such other business incidental to the general purposes herein set forth. TERM The term of the Venture shall commence as of the date hereof and shall be terminated and dissolved upon the earliest to occur of: (i) completion of the Project and receipt of all sums due the Venture by the Owner, [OWNER NAME] pursuant thereto and payment of all laborers and material men employed by the Venture in connection with the project; (ii) [DATE]; (iii) the unanimous agreement of the Ventures; or (iv) the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. PERCENTAGE OF PARTICIPATION Description Except as otherwise provided in sections 6.0 and 9.0 hereof, the interest of the Parties in any gross profits and their respective shares in any losses and/or liabilities that may result from the filing of a joint bid and/or the performance of the Construction Contract, and their interests in all property and equipment acquired and all money received in connection with the performance of the Contract shall be as follows: [Name Joint Venture Partner Percentage] Losses The Parties agree that in the event any losses arise out of or results from the performance of the Project, each Venturer shall assume and pay the share of the losses that is equal to the percentage of participation. Liabilities If for any reason, a Venturer sustains any liabilities or is required to pay any losses arising out of or directly connected with the Project, or the execution of any surety bonds or indemnity agreements in connection therewith, which are in excess of its Percentage of Participation, in the Joint Venture, the other Venturer shall promptly reimburse such Venturer this excess, so that each and every member of the Joint Venturer will then have paid its proportionate share of such losses to the full extent of its Percentage of Participation. Indemnities The Venturers agree to indemnify each other and to hold the other harmless from, any and all losses of the Joint Venture that are in excess of such other Venturer's Percentage of Participation. Provided that the provisions of this subsection shall be limited to losses that are directly connected with or arise out of the performance of the Project and/or the execution of any bonds or indemnity agreements in connection therewith and shall not be relate to or include any incidental, indirect or consequential losses that may be sustained or suffered by a Party. Duration The Parties shall from time to time execute such bonds and indemnity agreements, including applications there and other documents that may be necessary in connection with the performance of the Project. Provided however, that the liability of each of the Parties under any agreements to indemnify a surety company or surety companies shall be limited to the percentage of the total liability assumed by all the Parties under such indemnity agreements that is equal to the Party's Percentage of Participation. Initial contribution of the venture (a) The Venturers shall contribute the Property to the Venture and their Capital Account shall each be credited with the appropriate value of such contribution in accordance with their Venture interests. (b) Except as otherwise required by law or this Agreement, the Venturers shall not be required to make any further capital contributions to the Venture. Venture interests Upon execution of this Agreement, the Venturers shall each own the following interests in the Venture: Joint Venture Partner Percentage Return of capital contributions (a) No Venturer shall have the right to withdraw his capital contributions or demand or receive the return of his capital contributions or any part thereof, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. (b) The Venturers shall not be personally liable for the return of capital contributions or any part thereof, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. (c) The Venture shall not pay interest on capital contributions of any Venturer.","Joint Venture Agreement",70,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/joint-venture-agreement-D889.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/889.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#889.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[156,157],{"label":18,"url":113},{"label":18,"url":113},"joint venture agreement","/template/joint-venture-agreement-D889",{"description":161,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":162,"pages":163,"size":164,"extension":10,"preview":165,"thumb":166,"svgFrame":167,"seoMetadata":168,"parents":169,"keywords":172,"url":173},"LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT OF [PARTNERSHIP NAME] THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT OR DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE [SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR OTHER ACT], AS AMENDED. WITHOUT SUCH REGISTRATION, SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED AT ANY TIME WHATSOEVER, EXCEPT UPON DELIVERY TO THE PARTNERSHIP OF AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE GENERAL PARTNERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR SUCH TRANSFER OR UPON THE SUBMISSION TO THE GENERAL PARTNERS OF THE PARTNERSHIP OF SUCH OTHER EVIDENCE AS MAY BE SATISFACTORY TO THE GENERAL PARTNERS TO THE EFFECT THAT ANY SUCH TRANSFER SHALL NOT BE IN VIOLATION OF THE [SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR OTHER ACT], AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR ANY RULE OR REGULATION PROMULGATED THEREUNDER. This document evidences the following agreement and certificate of limited partnership entered into and to be effective on the date it is filed with the Secretary of State in [STATE], by and between [NAME], as general partner (\"General Partner\") and each of the individuals whose names are set forth on Exhibit \"A\" attached to this Agreement as limited partners (\"Limited Partners\"). 1. FORMATION 1.1 The parties hereby form a Limited Partnership (Partnership) under and pursuant to the [STATE/PROVINCE OR COUNTRY] Revised Limited Partnership Act, [Article of [code] of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE]. 1.2 This Certificate of Limited Partnership shall be filed with the Secretary of [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], and thereafter the partners shall execute and cause to be filed and otherwise published such original or amended certificates evidencing the formation and operation of this Limited Partnership as may be required under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] and of any other states where the Partnership shall determine to do business. 1.3 The General Partner is hereby authorized and empowered by all the Limited Partners to prepare, file, and publish either the original or any amended or modified Certificates of Limited Partnership as may be necessary or desirable and each Limited Partner specifically designates and appoints the General Partner, for and on his or her behalf, as his or her attorney for the exclusive purposes of signing and attesting to such original or amended Certificates of Limited Partnership. 1.4 The purpose of the Partnership shall be as follows: to buy, manage and sell, as appropriate, all real property, including improvements and personal property located thereon, known as the [name or description of property], more particularly described in Exhibit \"B.\" [Add, if appropriate] Further, the Partnership shall engage in the [alteration and repair of the improvement, and personal property located in the subject real property.] 2. NAMES AND PLACE OF BUSINESS 2.1 The name of the Limited Partnership shall be [NAME]. 2.2 The business of the Partnership shall be conducted under that name and under such variations of the name as may be necessary to comply with the laws of other [States/Provinces] within which the Partnership may do business or make investments. 2.3 The General Partner shall promptly execute and duly file, with the proper offices in each state in which the Partnership may conduct the activities authorized in this Agreement, one or more certificates as required by the Fictitious Name or Assumed Name Act or similar statute in effect as to each such state in which such activities are so conducted. 2.4 The principal place of business shall be located at [address] and additional places of business may be located elsewhere. 2.5. The name and address of the General Partner of the Partnership are: [Name] [Address] 2.6 There are no other General Partners of this Partnership and no other person or entity has any right to take part in the active management of the business affairs of the Partnership. 2.7 The names and addresses or places of residence of the Limited Partners of this Partnership are set forth in Exhibit \"A\" attached to this Agreement and by this reference made a part of this agreement. There are no other Limited Partners to the Partnership other than those listed in the attached Exhibit \"A.\" 3. TERM OF PARTNERSHIP 3.1 The Partnership shall commence as of the date of this Agreement and shall continue in existence until [YEAR], unless it is sooner terminated, liquidated, or dissolved as provided below. 4. CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAPITAL 4.1 The capital to be contributed initially to the Partnership by the General Partner and all the Limited Partners shall be cash. 4.2 The initial capital to be contributed by each Partner, General and Limited, shall be the sum set opposite his or her name in the attached Exhibit \"A.\" 4.3 Each partner shall be personally liable to the Partnership for the full amount of his or her initial capital contribution. 4.4 The Limited Partners shall be required to make additional capital contributions to the Partnership, on written request by the General Partner, the Partner's pro rata share (the ownership percentage set opposite the name of each Limited and General Partner in Exhibit \"A\") of all costs, expenses, or charges with respect to the operation of the Partnership. [add, if appropriate] and the ownership operation, maintenance, and upkeep of any Partnership property including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, debt amortization (including interest payments), insurance premiums, repairs, professional fees, wages, and utility costs] to the extent such costs, expenses, or charges exceed the income, if any, derived from the Partnership and the proceeds of any loans made to the Partnership. a. If any Partner fails or refuses to contribute the entire amount of the initial capital called for and/or the additional capital as called for, the General Partner shall be authorized to declare forfeited Partner's capital account and ownership interest as liquidated damages for the failure. 5. PROFITS AND LOSSES 5.1 The amount of net profits and net losses of the Partnership to be allocated to and charged against each Partner shall be determined by the percentage set opposite his or her name in Exhibit \"A.\" 5.2 The term \"profits\" is hereby defined to mean income or gain of whatsoever kind actually incurred by the Partnership or which, because of generally accepted accounting procedures, must be deemed to have been incurred by the Partnership. 5.3 The term \"losses\" is hereby defined to mean any deduction, expenditure, or charge actually incurred by the Partnership or which, because of generally accepted accounting procedures, must be deemed to have been incurred by the Partnership. 5.4 Cash, when available, may be distributed by the General Partner to all Partners in the same ratio as profits and losses are shared. a. Cash distributions from the Partnership may be made by the General Partner to all Partners without regard to the profits or losses of the Partnership from operations; provided, that no cash distributions shall be made that will impair the ability of the Partnership to pay its just debts as they mature. b. The General Partner shall determine when, if ever, cash distributions shall be made to the Partners, pursuant to the provisions and the tenor of this Agreement. c. There shall be no obligation to return to the General Partner or the Limited Partners, or to any one of them, any part of their capital contributed to the Partnership, for so long as the Partnership continues in existence. d. No General or Limited Partner shall be entitled to any priority or preference over any other Partner as to cash distributions. e. No interest shall be paid to any Partner on the initial contributions to the capital of the Partnership or on any subsequent contributions of capital. 6. OWNERSHIP OF PARTNERSHIP PROPERTY 6","Limited Partnership Agreement","13",80,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/limited-partnership-agreement-D891.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/891.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#891.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[170,171],{"label":18,"url":113},{"label":18,"url":113},"limited partnership agreement","/template/limited-partnership-agreement-D891",false,{"seo":176,"reviewer":188,"legal_disclaimer":192,"quick_facts":193,"at_a_glance":195,"personas":199,"variants":224,"glossary":250,"clauses":284,"how_to_fill":334,"common_mistakes":375,"faqs":400,"industries":428,"comparisons":445,"diy_vs_lawyer":458,"jurisdictions":471,"related_template_ids_curated":492,"schema":503,"classification":504},{"meta_title":177,"meta_description":178,"primary_keyword":15,"secondary_keywords":179},"Active Real Estate Partnership Agreement Template (Free Word)","Free active real estate partnership agreement template covering contributions, profit splits, management duties, and exit rights. Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.",[180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187],"real estate partnership agreement template","real estate partnership agreement word","real estate partnership agreement free","real estate joint venture agreement template","property partnership agreement template","real estate investment partnership agreement","active real estate partner contract","real estate co-ownership agreement template",{"name":189,"credential":190,"reviewed_date":191},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":194,"legal_review_recommended":192,"signature_required":192,"notarization_required":174},"advanced",{"what_it_is":196,"when_you_need_it":197,"whats_inside":198},"An Active Real Estate Partnership Agreement is a legally binding contract between two or more parties who jointly acquire, manage, and operate real property as active participants in the partnership. This free Word download covers capital contributions, profit and loss allocation, day-to-day management duties, decision-making authority, dispute resolution, and exit procedures — giving every partner a clear, enforceable framework before the first dollar is invested.\n","Use it whenever two or more individuals or entities plan to co-invest in real property and each partner will take an active role in managing, developing, or operating the asset. It is especially critical before closing on a property, refinancing, or bringing in a new co-investor to an existing portfolio.\n","Partner identification and capital contributions, ownership percentages, management roles and voting rights, profit and loss allocations, property acquisition and disposition procedures, buyout and right-of-first-refusal clauses, default and dispute resolution provisions, and governing law.\n",[200,204,208,212,216,220],{"title":201,"use_case":202,"icon_asset_id":203},"Real estate investors","Co-acquiring residential or commercial property with one or more partners","persona-real-estate-investor",{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Property developers","Structuring a development joint venture with a capital partner","persona-property-developer",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"Small business owners","Purchasing commercial premises jointly to share costs and 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addresses","property-management-agreement-D1196",[251,254,257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281],{"term":252,"definition":253},"Active Partner","A partner who participates materially in the day-to-day management, operations, or development of the partnership's real property.",{"term":255,"definition":256},"Capital Contribution","The cash, property, or services each partner commits to the partnership at formation or in subsequent calls, forming the basis of their ownership interest.",{"term":258,"definition":259},"Profit and Loss Allocation","The percentage of net income and net losses distributed to each partner, which may differ from ownership percentage if the agreement specifies a preferred return.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Right of First Refusal (ROFR)","A contractual right giving existing partners the option to purchase a departing partner's interest before it can be sold to a third party.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Capital Call","A demand by the partnership for partners to contribute additional funds, typically triggered by unexpected expenses, debt service shortfalls, or a new acquisition.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Preferred Return","A minimum rate of return — often 6–8% annually — that certain partners receive on their contributed capital before profits are split among all partners.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Forced Sale (Drag-Along Right)","A provision allowing a majority partner to compel minority partners to join in the sale of the partnership's property on the same terms.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Tag-Along Right","A minority partner's right to participate in a sale of the partnership interest initiated by the majority partner on the same economic terms.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Tenancy in Common","A form of co-ownership where each partner holds a distinct, transferable undivided share of the property without right of survivorship.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Dissolution","The winding up of the partnership's affairs, including liquidating assets, paying debts, and distributing remaining proceeds to partners in proportion to their interests.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Managing Partner","The partner designated with authority to execute day-to-day operational decisions, sign contracts below a defined dollar threshold, and interface with tenants and service providers.",[285,290,295,300,304,309,314,319,324,329],{"name":286,"plain_english":287,"sample_language":288,"common_mistake":289},"Parties, Recitals, and Partnership Formation","Identifies every partner by legal name and entity type, states the purpose of the partnership, and confirms when and where the partnership is formed.","This Active Real Estate Partnership Agreement ('Agreement') is entered into as of [DATE] by and between [PARTNER 1 FULL LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE] ('Partner 1'), and [PARTNER 2 FULL LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE] ('Partner 2'), collectively the 'Partners,' for the purpose of acquiring, actively managing, and operating certain real property described in Schedule A.","Using informal names or trade names instead of registered legal entity names. Enforcement actions and title transfers require the exact legal name, and a mismatch can delay closings or void title insurance.",{"name":291,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"Capital Contributions and Ownership Percentages","States each partner's initial cash or property contribution and the resulting ownership percentage, along with procedures for future capital calls.","Partner 1 shall contribute $[AMOUNT] in cash on or before [DATE], representing a [X]% ownership interest. Partner 2 shall contribute [PROPERTY / $AMOUNT], representing a [Y]% ownership interest. Capital calls require [X] days' written notice; failure to fund within [X] days constitutes a default under Section [X].","Omitting a capital call procedure. When an unexpected expense arises — an emergency roof replacement, a vacancy-driven debt service shortfall — partners without a defined funding obligation will dispute who must contribute and on what timeline.",{"name":296,"plain_english":297,"sample_language":298,"common_mistake":299},"Active Management Roles and Authority","Designates the managing partner, defines their day-to-day authority, sets the dollar threshold above which all partners must approve decisions, and lists decisions that always require unanimous consent.","Partner 1 is designated Managing Partner and may execute contracts and expenditures up to $[THRESHOLD] without prior approval. Decisions exceeding $[THRESHOLD], refinancing, lease execution above [TERM], and property disposition require approval of Partners holding at least [X]% of ownership interests. The following actions require unanimous written consent: [LIST].","Setting the unilateral spending threshold too high or omitting it entirely. A managing partner who can legally commit the partnership to a $500,000 renovation without consent has effectively eliminated the other partners' governance rights.",{"name":258,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Sets the percentage of net income and net losses allocated to each partner, specifies any preferred return, and states the order of distributions (waterfall).","Net profits and losses shall be allocated [X]% to Partner 1 and [Y]% to Partner 2 after payment of a [X]% per annum preferred return on unreturned capital to [PARTNER NAME]. Distributions shall be made [quarterly / annually] at the Managing Partner's discretion, subject to maintaining a minimum cash reserve of $[AMOUNT].","Aligning profit allocation exactly to ownership percentage without a preferred return when one partner contributed significantly more capital. This routinely leads to disputes once the property generates income.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Property Acquisition and Disposition","Establishes the criteria and voting threshold for acquiring new properties or selling existing ones, including required due diligence steps and authorized signatories on purchase contracts.","New property acquisitions require approval of Partners holding at least [X]% of interests and completion of an independent appraisal and environmental phase-I report. Disposition of any partnership property requires [X] days' written notice to all Partners and approval of Partners holding at least [X]% of interests.","Not specifying who signs purchase and sale agreements on behalf of the partnership. Title companies and escrow agents will refuse to proceed without documentary authority — triggering last-minute disputes at closing.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Transfer Restrictions, Right of First Refusal, and Buyout","Restricts a partner from transferring their interest to a third party without first offering it to the remaining partners, and sets the buyout price methodology.","No Partner may transfer, assign, or encumber their interest without prior written consent of all Partners. A Partner wishing to transfer ('Selling Partner') shall provide written notice with the proposed price and terms. Remaining Partners have [30] days to elect to purchase the interest at the same price. Buyout price shall be determined by [independent appraisal / agreed formula].","Failing to define the buyout price methodology. When partners disagree on value — which is almost always — an undefined pricing mechanism produces litigation rather than a clean exit.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Default, Cure Period, and Remedies","Defines what constitutes a partner default (e.g., failure to fund a capital call, bankruptcy, material breach), allows a cure period, and specifies the non-defaulting partners' remedies including forced buyout or dilution.","A Partner is in default upon: (a) failure to fund a capital call within [X] days of notice; (b) filing for bankruptcy or insolvency protection; or (c) material breach of this Agreement not cured within [30] days of written notice. Upon uncured default, the non-defaulting Partners may elect to purchase the defaulting Partner's interest at [X]% of fair market value as determined by independent appraisal.","No cure period before triggering remedies. Courts routinely refuse to enforce immediate forfeiture clauses as disproportionate, effectively rendering your default remedy unenforceable when you need it most.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Dispute Resolution","Establishes the process for resolving partner disputes — typically negotiation first, then mediation, then binding arbitration — and designates the seat and rules.","Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to good-faith negotiation for [30] days. If unresolved, the dispute shall be submitted to mediation administered by [AAA / JAMS] in [CITY]. If mediation fails, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration under [AAA / JAMS] Commercial Rules in [CITY, STATE], except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.","Omitting a dispute resolution clause and relying on litigation by default. Real estate partnership disputes litigated through court can take 2–4 years and cost $50,000–$200,000 in legal fees — arbitration typically resolves in 6–12 months.",{"name":325,"plain_english":326,"sample_language":327,"common_mistake":328},"Dissolution and Winding Up","Sets the conditions that trigger dissolution (unanimous vote, sale of all properties, or a partner's death/incapacity), the winding-up procedure, and the order in which proceeds are distributed.","The Partnership shall dissolve upon: (a) unanimous written consent of all Partners; (b) sale or transfer of all partnership property; or (c) as required by applicable law. On dissolution, the Managing Partner shall wind up affairs, pay all debts and obligations, and distribute remaining proceeds to Partners in proportion to their [capital accounts / ownership percentages] after payment of a preferred return.","No succession provision for a partner's death or incapacity. Without one, a deceased partner's estate becomes an involuntary co-owner — creating title complications, probate delays, and operational paralysis.",{"name":330,"plain_english":331,"sample_language":332,"common_mistake":333},"Governing Law and Entire Agreement","Specifies the jurisdiction whose law governs the agreement and confirms that this document supersedes all prior representations, emails, and verbal understandings.","This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of [STATE] without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Partners and supersedes all prior oral or written representations, agreements, and negotiations relating to the subject matter hereof.","Choosing a governing state with no meaningful connection to where the property is located. Many states apply the law of the property's situs regardless of the contract's choice-of-law clause — particularly for title, lien, and foreclosure matters.",[335,340,345,350,355,360,365,370],{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},1,"Identify all partners by legal name and entity type","Enter every partner's full registered legal name — individual or entity — and their state or country of formation. Attach a Schedule A listing the target property's legal description and address.","Pull the exact entity name from the secretary of state registry, not a DBA or trade name. Title insurance and deed recordings require a precise match.",{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},2,"Define capital contributions and resulting ownership percentages","For each partner, specify the dollar amount or property value being contributed and the corresponding ownership percentage. Confirm that percentages sum to 100% and that non-cash contributions are appraised before execution.","If one partner is contributing sweat equity or services instead of cash, assign a documented dollar value upfront — courts will not enforce a vague 'work in exchange for ownership' arrangement.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},3,"Designate the managing partner and set authority thresholds","Name the managing partner, list their specific day-to-day powers, and set a clear dollar threshold above which full partnership approval is required. Enumerate the decisions that always require unanimous consent.","Set the unilateral spending threshold at a level you would be comfortable seeing spent without your knowledge — typically 1–3% of the property's value per decision.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},4,"Set the profit and loss allocation and distribution waterfall","Enter each partner's profit and loss percentage, specify any preferred return and its rate, and define the distribution schedule (quarterly, annually, or upon sale). Confirm the minimum cash reserve the partnership must maintain before distributing.","If one partner bears more financial risk, consider a preferred return of 6–8% on their contributed capital before applying the general profit split — this is standard in institutional real estate partnerships.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},5,"Draft the transfer and buyout provisions","Specify the right-of-first-refusal period (typically 30–60 days), define the buyout price methodology (independent appraisal or agreed formula), and list any third-party transferees who are pre-approved (e.g., a partner's wholly owned LLC).","Include a shotgun clause as a backstop for irreconcilable deadlocks: any partner may offer to buy the other's interest at a stated price, and the other must either accept or buy at the same price.",{"step":361,"title":362,"description":363,"tip":364},6,"Define default triggers and remedies","List specific events of default — missed capital calls, bankruptcy, material breach — include a 30-day written cure period, and state the non-defaulting partners' remedies clearly (forced buyout at a stated discount, dilution, or dissolution).","A 20–30% discount to fair market value on a defaulting partner's forced buyout is a common and generally enforceable deterrent; deeper discounts are more frequently challenged as punitive.",{"step":366,"title":367,"description":368,"tip":369},7,"Select dispute resolution rules and governing law","Choose arbitration or mediation-then-arbitration as the primary mechanism, designate the administering body (AAA or JAMS), and select governing law in the state where the property is located.","For properties in states with specific real estate partnership statutes — California, Texas, Florida, New York — confirm that the governing law and dispute forum align with local requirements before signing.",{"step":371,"title":372,"description":373,"tip":374},8,"Sign before acquiring or contributing any property","All partners must execute the agreement before any capital is transferred or property is acquired. Have each partner initial each page and retain a fully executed copy in a secure location.","Use a timestamped e-signature platform to record execution — this eliminates disputes about who signed what and when, and most jurisdictions accept electronic signatures for partnership agreements.",[376,380,384,388,392,396],{"mistake":377,"why_it_matters":378,"fix":379},"No capital call procedure","When an unexpected repair, vacancy, or debt service shortfall requires additional funding, partners without a defined obligation will dispute who must contribute and on what timeline, potentially forcing a fire sale or default.","Include a capital call clause specifying the notice period (typically 15–30 days), each partner's pro-rata obligation, and the consequences of failing to fund — such as dilution or a forced buyout at a discount.",{"mistake":381,"why_it_matters":382,"fix":383},"Omitting a buyout price formula","When a partner wants to exit or a dispute arises, an undefined valuation method turns a straightforward transaction into protracted litigation, with each side commissioning competing appraisals.","Specify the buyout methodology upfront — independent MAI appraisal, average of two appraisals, or an agreed capitalization-rate formula — and state who pays the appraisal costs.",{"mistake":385,"why_it_matters":386,"fix":387},"No succession provision for death or incapacity","A deceased partner's interest passes to their estate, which becomes an involuntary co-owner. Title companies will not insure transactions while probate is open, effectively freezing the asset for months or years.","Include a clause requiring each partner to maintain a valid will or trust designating a successor, and granting surviving partners a right to purchase the deceased's interest from the estate within 180 days at fair market value.",{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"Setting governing law in a state unconnected to the property","Courts in most jurisdictions apply the law of the property's physical location for title, lien, foreclosure, and landlord-tenant matters — overriding a contractual choice-of-law clause — creating inconsistent legal treatment across the agreement.","Select the state where the property is located as the governing law. If the partnership owns properties in multiple states, elect governing law for the partnership entity separately from property-specific matters.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"No minimum cash reserve requirement","Distributing all available cash to partners leaves the partnership with no liquidity cushion. A single large expense — a boiler replacement, an insurance deductible, a tenant improvement allowance — can then trigger an emergency capital call or loan default.","Require the partnership to maintain a minimum operating reserve of 3–6 months of projected operating expenses and debt service before any distributions are made.",{"mistake":397,"why_it_matters":398,"fix":399},"Vague management authority with no spending threshold","A managing partner who can legally commit the partnership to any expenditure without consent can incur debt, sign long-term leases, or undertake renovations that materially change the investment thesis — without recourse for minority partners.","Set an explicit dollar threshold above which all major decisions require partnership approval, and list by category the decisions that always require unanimous written consent regardless of cost.",[401,404,407,410,413,416,419,422,425],{"question":402,"answer":403},"What is an active real estate partnership agreement?","An active real estate partnership agreement is a legally binding contract between two or more parties who jointly own and actively manage real property. Unlike a passive investment structure, every partner in an active partnership participates in management decisions — acquiring properties, overseeing operations, dealing with tenants, and executing dispositions. The agreement sets out each partner's capital contribution, ownership percentage, management authority, profit share, and exit rights before any money changes hands.\n",{"question":405,"answer":406},"What is the difference between an active and a passive real estate partnership?","In an active real estate partnership, all partners participate materially in the day-to-day management of the property. In a passive partnership, one partner (the operator or sponsor) manages the asset while others contribute capital and receive returns without taking part in operations. The distinction matters for tax purposes: active partners may deduct real estate losses against ordinary income if they meet IRS material participation tests, while passive investors are limited to offsetting passive income only.\n",{"question":408,"answer":409},"Do I need a lawyer to create a real estate partnership agreement?","For straightforward two-partner domestic arrangements involving a single property, a high-quality template reviewed by a real estate attorney is typically sufficient. Engage a lawyer directly when the deal involves multiple properties, out-of-state partners, complex preferred return structures, development financing, or partners contributing non-cash assets. A 1–3 hour attorney review for a template-based agreement typically costs $500–$1,500 and is generally worthwhile given the dollar values involved in real estate transactions.\n",{"question":411,"answer":412},"How should profits and losses be split in a real estate partnership?","Profit and loss allocation should reflect each partner's economic contribution and risk exposure, not simply their ownership percentage. A common structure gives a capital-heavy partner a preferred return of 6–8% per year on contributed capital before any general profit split, after which net profits are divided according to agreed percentages. All allocations must be documented in the partnership agreement and, in the US, reported on Schedule K-1 for each partner's individual tax return.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"Can one partner force the sale of a jointly owned property?","Generally, a single partner cannot force a sale unilaterally unless the agreement includes a drag-along (forced sale) clause granting that right to majority partners. Without such a clause, a partner seeking to exit must either sell their interest subject to the right of first refusal or petition a court for a partition action — a costly and time-consuming process that often results in a court-ordered sale at below-market value. A well-drafted agreement avoids this by including drag-along rights, buyout procedures, and a shotgun clause as resolution mechanisms.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"What happens to the partnership if one partner dies?","Without a succession provision, the deceased partner's interest passes to their estate, which becomes an involuntary co-owner. Title companies will not insure new financing or sales while probate is pending, which can freeze the asset for 6–24 months. A properly drafted agreement should grant surviving partners a right to purchase the estate's interest within a defined period at fair market value and require each partner to maintain estate planning documents designating a successor.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"Is a real estate partnership agreement the same as an LLC operating agreement?","No. A real estate partnership agreement governs an unincorporated general or limited partnership between individuals or entities. An LLC operating agreement governs a limited liability company, which provides members with personal liability protection that a general partnership does not. Many real estate investors form an LLC to hold property and use an operating agreement instead of a partnership agreement — primarily to insulate personal assets from property-level liabilities. Consult a lawyer to determine which structure is appropriate for your situation.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"What is a right of first refusal in a real estate partnership?","A right of first refusal (ROFR) gives existing partners the option to purchase a departing partner's ownership interest before it can be sold to an outside third party. When a partner receives a bona fide offer, they must notify all other partners in writing with the full terms. Remaining partners then have a defined window — typically 30–60 days — to match the offer. If they decline or fail to respond, the selling partner may proceed with the third-party sale under the same terms.\n",{"question":426,"answer":427},"What governing law should I use in a real estate partnership agreement?","In most cases, select the state where the property is physically located as the governing law. Courts routinely apply the law of the property's situs for title, lien, foreclosure, and landlord-tenant matters regardless of a contractual choice-of-law clause. If the partnership holds properties in multiple states, consider electing governing law for the partnership entity separately (typically the state of formation) while acknowledging that local property law governs each asset.\n",[429,433,437,441],{"industry":430,"icon_asset_id":431,"specifics":432},"Residential Real Estate","industry-real-estate","Partners co-own single-family rentals, small multifamily buildings, or fix-and-flip properties, with active roles split between capital contribution, renovation management, and tenant relations.",{"industry":434,"icon_asset_id":435,"specifics":436},"Commercial Real Estate","industry-commercial-real-estate","Office, retail, and industrial acquisitions require active partners to negotiate leases, oversee tenant improvements, manage debt covenants, and coordinate with property managers and lenders.",{"industry":438,"icon_asset_id":439,"specifics":440},"Real Estate Development","industry-construction","Development partnerships pair capital partners with developer-operators managing entitlement, construction draw schedules, contractor relationships, and sale or lease-up of the completed asset.",{"industry":442,"icon_asset_id":443,"specifics":444},"Hospitality and Short-Term Rentals","industry-hospitality","Active partners managing vacation rentals or boutique hotels split operational duties — booking platforms, cleaning schedules, maintenance, and guest relations — alongside shared equity ownership.",[446,449,452,455],{"vs":230,"vs_template_id":447,"summary":448},"D{REAL_ESTATE_JV_ID}","A joint venture agreement governs a single project with a defined end date and is dissolved once the project closes or the property is sold. An active real estate partnership is an ongoing entity designed to acquire, manage, and operate property over the long term. Use a joint venture for a one-off flip or development deal; use a partnership agreement for a continuing investment relationship with multiple properties or a long-term hold strategy.",{"vs":234,"vs_template_id":450,"summary":451},"D{LLC_OPERATING_AGREEMENT_ID}","An LLC operating agreement governs a limited liability company, giving members personal liability protection that a general partnership does not provide. An active real estate partnership agreement governs an unincorporated partnership where general partners may be personally liable for partnership debts. Many investors form an LLC and use an operating agreement specifically to limit personal exposure — particularly important when the property carries mortgage debt or potential tenant liability.",{"vs":86,"vs_template_id":453,"summary":454},"property-management-agreement-D358","A property management agreement is a service contract between an owner and a third-party manager hired to operate the property for a fee. It creates no ownership interest and does not govern equity, profit sharing, or partner rights. An active real estate partnership agreement governs co-owners who both hold equity and take active roles in managing the asset — no third-party manager relationship is implied.",{"vs":238,"vs_template_id":456,"summary":457},"D{CO_OWNERSHIP_AGREEMENT_ID}","A co-ownership agreement documents shared title to a property — typically as tenants in common — without establishing a formal partnership or business entity. It addresses cost sharing and use rights but does not govern profit distributions, capital calls, management authority thresholds, or partner buyouts in the same structured way a partnership agreement does. For any active investment arrangement where partners share revenue and management duties, a full partnership agreement provides significantly stronger protection.",{"use_template":459,"template_plus_review":463,"custom_drafted":467},{"best_for":460,"cost":461,"time":462},"Two-partner arrangements involving a single domestic property with straightforward cash contributions and an equal or agreed split","Free","1–3 hours",{"best_for":464,"cost":465,"time":466},"Multi-partner deals, properties with existing tenants or debt, cross-state co-investors, or structures involving preferred returns and waterfalls","$500–$1,500 for a real estate attorney review","3–7 days",{"best_for":468,"cost":469,"time":470},"Development partnerships, institutional co-investors, syndicated deals, complex waterfall structures, or partnerships spanning multiple properties in multiple states","$3,000–$10,000+","2–6 weeks",[472,477,482,487],{"code":473,"name":474,"flag_asset_id":475,"note":476},"us","United States","flag-us","Real estate partnerships are typically governed by the Uniform Partnership Act (UPA) or Revised Uniform Partnership Act (RUPA) as adopted in each state, with significant variation in default rules. Property-specific laws — recording requirements, landlord-tenant statutes, transfer taxes — are determined by the state and county where the property sits, regardless of the governing law clause. In California, non-compete clauses are unenforceable, and real estate syndications involving more than 35 partners may trigger SEC registration requirements.",{"code":478,"name":479,"flag_asset_id":480,"note":481},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Each province has its own Partnership Act governing formation, liability, and dissolution — Ontario's Partnership Act and British Columbia's Partnership Act differ in key respects. Land transfer taxes and deed registration requirements vary significantly by province and municipality, with additional non-resident speculation taxes in Ontario and British Columbia affecting foreign partners. Quebec civil law governs partnerships under the Civil Code of Quebec rather than common-law partnership principles, and partnership agreements for Quebec properties should be reviewed by a Quebec-licensed notary.",{"code":483,"name":484,"flag_asset_id":485,"note":486},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","UK general partnerships are governed by the Partnership Act 1890, which imposes unlimited joint and several liability on all partners for partnership debts — making liability-limiting provisions and insurance particularly important. Limited partnerships under the Limited Partnerships Act 1907 offer liability protection for limited partners but require at least one general partner with unlimited exposure. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England, Land Transaction Tax (LTT) in Wales, and Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) in Scotland apply on property acquisitions and must be factored into the partnership's financial model.",{"code":488,"name":489,"flag_asset_id":490,"note":491},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","Partnership law is not harmonized across the EU — each member state maintains its own framework, ranging from Germany's GbR (civil law partnership) to France's SCI (société civile immobilière), a dedicated real estate holding structure. Real estate partnerships involving non-EU partners or cross-border property holdings may trigger GDPR compliance obligations for tenant data and financial records. Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations across member states require identification and documentation of all beneficial owners of real estate-holding entities, typically at a 25% ownership threshold.",[249,493,494,495,231,496,497,498,499,500,501,502],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","partnership-agreement-D12551","limited-partnership-agreement-D891","llc-operating-agreement-D5209","buy-sell-agreement-D12611","deed-of-sale-real-estate-property-D1172","lease-agreement-D1179","promissory-note-D434","unilateral-liability-release-D1045",{"emit_how_to":192,"emit_defined_term":192},{"primary_folder":113,"secondary_folder":505,"document_type":506,"industry":507,"business_stage":508,"tags":509,"confidence":513},"partnerships-and-joint-ventures","agreement","real-estate","all-stages",[507,145,510,511,512],"joint-venture","capital-contributions","profit-sharing",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is an Active Real Estate Partnership Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Active Real Estate Partnership Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between two or more individuals or entities who jointly acquire, manage, and operate real property — with each partner taking a material role in the asset's day-to-day management and strategic decisions. Unlike passive investment structures where one party simply contributes capital and receives returns, every partner in an active arrangement is involved in decisions ranging from tenant selection and lease negotiation to capital expenditures and eventual disposition. The agreement defines each partner's capital contribution, ownership percentage, management authority, profit and loss allocation, and the procedures governing transfers, buyouts, and dissolution — establishing an enforceable framework before any money is invested or property is acquired.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Buying real estate with a partner on a handshake agreement is one of the most reliable ways to turn a profitable investment into an expensive legal dispute. Without a written partnership agreement, courts apply default partnership rules that may contradict every assumption the partners made at the outset — allocating liability, profits, and decision-making authority in ways none of them intended. Disagreements over who must fund an emergency repair, whether a partner can sell their interest to an outsider, or how to value a buyout routinely escalate into partition actions and litigation costing $50,000–$200,000 and lasting years, all while the property sits frozen and generating losses. A clear, signed partnership agreement eliminates these failure modes at the outset: it documents who owns what, who decides what, how cash flows, and how any partner can exit cleanly. This template gives active real estate co-investors a professionally structured, fully editable starting point that covers every material term — so the relationship is defined by the document, not the courts.\u003C/p>\n",1781185966653]