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Purpose: The primary purpose of the Company is to acquire, manage, lease, sell, and operate real estate properties for the benefit of its Members. The Company may engage in any other lawful business activity as approved by the Members. MEMBERS AND CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2.1 Initial Members: The initial Member(s) of the Company and their respective capital contributions are as follows: [MEMBER NAME]: [DESCRIPTION OF CONTRIBUTION], representing a [PERCENTAGE]% ownership interest in the Company. 2.2 Additional Capital Contributions: The Members may be required to make additional capital contributions to the Company if deemed necessary for the operation of the Properties, subject to the unanimous approval of all Members. Failure to provide additional contributions may result in a dilution of the non-contributing Member's ownership interest. 2.3 Membership Interests: The Members' ownership interests shall be reflected in the Company's records and based on the percentage of their respective capital contributions. Membership interests may not be transferred, assigned, or sold without the prior written consent of all Members. MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY 3.1 Manager-Managed Structure: The Company shall be managed by a Manager or Managers designated by the Members. The Manager shall have full authority to manage and operate the day-to-day business and affairs of the Company, including the acquisition, operation, maintenance, leasing, and sale of the Properties. 3.2 Appointment of Manager: The initial Manager of the Company is [MANAGER NAME], who is authorized to perform all necessary and proper duties to operate the business of the Company. The Manager may be removed and replaced by a majority vote of the Members at any time. 3.3 Duties and Responsibilities of the Manager: The Manager shall: Oversee the operation, maintenance, and leasing of the Properties. Manage the financial affairs of the Company, including budgeting, paying bills, collecting rents, and preparing financial reports. Negotiate and execute leases, contracts, and agreements related to the Properties. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and zoning requirements. Provide regular updates and financial reports to the Members. 3.4 Major Decisions Requiring Member Approval: The following actions require the approval of a majority of the Members: Sale, transfer, or disposition of any of the Properties. Approval of any financing or refinancing involving the Properties. Entry into any contract or agreement that would obligate the Company beyond [AMOUNT]. Admission of new Members or transfer of membership interests. 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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. 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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. 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For purposes of this Agreement, the Withdrawing Member's Interest includes, without limitation, all of the Withdrawing Member's right, title and Interest in and to and claims against the Company including, without limitation, any claims released under this Agreement, any management, voting or other rights under any organizational and operational agreement (whether arising in connection with the Executive Committee, as a member, or otherwise), any right to return of the Withdrawing Member's capital and any yield or return thereon, rights to distributions or allocations of income, profits, credits, losses or deductions, and claims for payment of any fees, debts (including, without limitation, any right to treat the Withdrawing Member's unreturned Capital Contribution as or receive payment of Subordinated Debt) or reimbursement or payment of any other amounts together with any interest thereon owing now or in the future by the Company to the Withdrawing Member and any right, title or Interest in or to purchase or acquire any property of the Company. On the Effective Date, the following actions shall occur concurrently: (a) the Company will redeem in full the Withdrawing Member's Interest, and (b) the Withdrawing Member will irrevocably and unconditionally withdraw from the Company (collectively, the \"Transaction\"). CONSIDERATION Adequacy of Consideration. The Withdrawing Member acknowledges that the release from the Company and the indemnity from the Company under this Agreement for the benefit of the Withdrawing Member constitute fair, adequate and sufficient consideration under this Agreement for the Transaction. Non-Responsibility of the Remaining Members and the Company. For the avoidance of any doubt, in no event shall (A) any Remaining Member or the Company be required to make any payment to the Withdrawing Member in consideration for the Withdrawing Member withdrawing as a member of the Company, any Remaining Member be responsible for the breach of any obligation of any other Remaining Member under this Agreement, or related to the Transaction or otherwise, or the Company be responsible for the breach of any obligation of a Remaining Member under this Agreement and the Withdrawing Member related to the Transaction or otherwise; and the Transaction shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be subject to rescission, set aside, or any similar claim or remedy by the Withdrawing Member, all of which rights and remedies are hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waived by the Withdrawing Member and shall be considered as having been released pursuant to the Withdrawing Member's Release. Survival of Indemnification Provisions. The provisions related to indemnification contained in this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE WITHDRAWING MEMBER The Withdrawing Member is a limited liability company, duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the [STATE/PROVINCE], with all requisite power to carry on its business as presently owned or conducted and to take any action contemplated by it pursuant to this Agreement. The Withdrawing Member has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Withdrawing Member, no further consent or approval is required, and this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Withdrawing Member, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws relating to or affecting enforcement of creditor's rights generally or by general equity principles. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does not, and the performance of this Agreement will not: (1) violate or result in a default under the organizational documents of the Withdrawing Member; or (2) violate any existing applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, order or decree of any governmental instrumentality or court having jurisdiction over the Withdrawing Member. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Transaction and any other transactions contemplated hereby do not conflict, and are not inconsistent, with and will not result (with or without the giving of notice or passage of time or both) in a breach of or creation of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the Withdrawing Member's Interest pursuant to the terms of any agreement, to which the Withdrawing Member is a Party or by which the Withdrawing Member may be bound or to which it may be subject. The Withdrawing Member owns its Interest free and clear of all liens and encumbrances or other restrictions of any kind whatsoever of any Person, whether claiming through the Withdrawing Member. The Withdrawing Member's Interest constitutes the entire right, title and interest in and claims against the Company owned by the Withdrawing Member or any affiliates of the Withdrawing Member. Excepting the Withdrawing Member Unreleased Claims, from and after the Effective Date, the Withdrawing Member shall not have any right, title or interest in or to or claim against the Company, including, without limitation, any right, title or interest in or to or against any cash flow or any other distributions, capital, profits and losses, management, voting or other rights under any organizational and operational agreements, or any rights to any receivables (including, without limitation, any right to the Withdrawing Member's unreturned Capital Contribution and/or any right to treat the Withdrawing Member's unreturned Capital Contribution as or receive payment of Subordinated Debt) relating to the Company. 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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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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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GRANT OF LEASE Landlord, in consideration of the rents to be paid and the covenants and agreements to be performed and observed by the Tenant, does hereby lease to the Tenant and the Tenant does hereby lease and take from the Landlord the property described in Exhibit \"A\" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof (the \"Leased Premises\"), together with, as part of the parcel, all improvements located thereon. LEASE TERM Total Term of Lease: The term of this Lease shall begin on the commencement date, as defined in Section b) of this Article 3, and shall terminate on [DATE]. Commencement Date: The \"Commencement Date\" shall mean the date on which the Tenant shall commence to conduct business on the Leased Premised, so long as such date is not in excess of [NUMBER] days subsequent to execution hereof. EXTENSIONS The parties hereto may elect to extend this Agreement upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon in writing and signed by the parties at the time of any such extension. DETERMINATION OF RENT The Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord and the Landlord agrees to accept, during the term hereof, at such place as the Landlord shall from time to time direct by notice to the Tenant, rent at the following rates and times: Annual Rent: Annual rent for the term of the Lease shall be [AMOUNT], plus applicable sales tax. Payment of Yearly Rent: The annual rent shall be payable in advance in equal monthly installments of one-twelfth (1/12th) of the total yearly rent, which shall be [AMOUNT], on the first day of each and every calendar month during the term hereof, and prorata for the fractional portion of any month, except that on the first day of the calendar month immediately following the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall also pay to the Landlord rent at the said rate for any portion of the preceding calendar month included in the term of this Lease. Reference to yearly rent hereunder shall not be implied or construed to the effect that this Lease or the obligation to pay rent hereunder is from year to year, or for any term shorter than the existing Lease term, plus any extensions as may be agreed upon. A late fee in the amount of [AMOUNT] shall be assessed if payment is not postmarked or received by Landlord on or before the tenth day of each month. USE OF PROPERTY BY TENANT The Leased Premises may be occupied and used by Tenant exclusively as a [DESCRIBE], to be known as a [DESCRIBE]. Nothing herein shall give Tenant the right to use the property for any other purpose or to sublease, assign, or license the use of the property to any Sub-Tenant, assignee, or licensee, which or who shall use the property for any other use. RESTRICTIONS ON USE Tenant shall not use the demised premises in any manner that will increase risks covered by insurance on the demised premises and result in an increase in the rate of insurance or a cancellation of any insurance policy, even if such use may be in furtherance of Tenant's business purposes. Tenant shall not keep, use, or sell anything prohibited by any policy of fire insurance covering the demised premises, and shall comply with all requirements of the insurers applicable to the demised premises necessary to keep in force the fire and liability insurance. WASTE, NUISANCE, OR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY Tenant shall not allow any waste or nuisance on the demised premises, or use or allow the demised premises to be used for any unlawful purpose. DELAY IN DELIVERING POSSESSION This lease agreement shall not be rendered void or voidable by the inability of Landlord to deliver possession to Tenant on the date set forth in Section 3. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant for any loss or damage suffered by reason of such a delay; provided, however, that Landlord does deliver possession no later than [date]. In the event of a delay in delivering possession, the rent for the period of such delay will be deducted from the total rent due under this lease agreement. No extension of this lease agreement shall result from a delay in delivering possession. SECURITY DEPOSIT The Tenant has deposited with the Landlord the sum of [AMOUNT] as security for the full and faithful performance by the Tenant of all the terms of this lease required to be performed by the Tenant. Such sum shall be returned to the Tenant after the expiration of this lease, provided the Tenant has fully and faithfully carried out all of its terms. In the event of a bona fide sale of the property of which the leased premises are a part, the Landlord shall have the right to transfer the security to the purchaser to be held under the terms of this lease, and the Landlord shall be released from all liability for the return of such security to the Tenant. TAXES Property Taxes: The Tenant shall be liable for all taxes levied against any leasehold interest of the Tenant or personal property and trade fixtures owned or placed by the Tenant in the Leased Premises. Real Estate Taxes: During the continuance of this lease Landlord shall deliver to Tenant a copy of any real estate taxes and assessments against the Leased Property. From and after the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall pay to Landlord not later than [NUMBER] days after the day on which the same may become initially due, all real estate taxes and assessments applicable to the Leased Premises, together with any interest and penalties lawfully imposed thereon as a result of Tenant's late payment thereof, which shall be levied upon the Leased Premises during the term of this Lease. Contest of Taxes: The Tenant, at its own cost and expense, may, if it shall in good faith so desire, contest by appropriate proceedings the amount of any personal or real property tax. The Tenant may, if it shall so desire, endeavor at any time or times, by appropriate proceedings, to obtain a reduction in the assessed valuation of the Leased Premises for tax purposes. In any such event, if the Landlord agrees, at the request of the Tenant, to join with the Tenant at Tenant's expense in said proceedings and the Landlord agrees to sign and deliver such papers and instruments as may be necessary to prosecute such proceedings, the Tenant shall have the right to contest the amount of any such tax and the Tenant shall have the right to withhold payment of any such tax, if the statute under which the Tenant is contesting such tax so permits. Payment of Ordinary Assessments: The Tenant shall pay all assessments, ordinary and extraordinary, attributable to or against the Leased Premises not later than [NUMBER] days after the day on which the same became initially due. The Tenant may take the benefit of any law allowing assessments to be paid in installments and in such event the Tenant shall only be liable for such installments of assessments due during the term hereof. ","Commercial Lease Agreement","19",145,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/lease-agreement-D1179.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/1179.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#1179.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[167,168],{"label":150,"url":151},{"label":153,"url":154},"lease agreement","/template/lease-agreement-D1179",false,{"seo":173,"reviewer":185,"legal_disclaimer":189,"quick_facts":190,"at_a_glance":192,"personas":196,"variants":220,"glossary":247,"clauses":284,"how_to_fill":335,"common_mistakes":376,"faqs":401,"industries":429,"comparisons":446,"diy_vs_lawyer":459,"jurisdictions":472,"related_template_ids_curated":493,"schema":502,"classification":503},{"meta_title":174,"meta_description":175,"primary_keyword":15,"secondary_keywords":176},"Real Estate Operating Agreement Template | BIB","Free real estate operating agreement template for LLCs holding property.",[177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184],"real estate operating agreement template","real estate llc operating agreement","real estate operating agreement word","real estate partnership operating agreement","rental property llc operating agreement","real estate investment operating agreement","real estate operating agreement free","property holding llc operating agreement",{"name":186,"credential":187,"reviewed_date":188},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":191,"legal_review_recommended":189,"signature_required":189,"notarization_required":171},"advanced",{"what_it_is":193,"when_you_need_it":194,"whats_inside":195},"A Real Estate Operating Agreement is a legally binding contract that governs the internal structure and operations of an LLC formed to acquire, hold, manage, or develop real property. This free Word download covers ownership percentages, capital contributions, profit distributions, management authority, financing decisions, and member exit rights in a single document you can edit online and export as PDF for execution before closing.\n","Use it when forming a new real estate LLC, when adding a co-investor to an existing property-holding entity, or when restructuring ownership of a rental portfolio, commercial building, or development project. Many lenders and title companies require a signed operating agreement before funding or transferring title.\n","Member and ownership details, capital contribution schedules, profit and loss allocation, distribution waterfall, management structure and voting rights, financing and encumbrance authority, transfer restrictions and right of first refusal, buy-sell and buyout mechanics, dissolution procedures, and governing law.\n",[197,201,205,209,213,216],{"title":198,"use_case":199,"icon_asset_id":200},"Real estate investors","Formalizing co-ownership terms before acquiring a rental or commercial property","persona-real-estate-investor",{"title":202,"use_case":203,"icon_asset_id":204},"Property developers","Structuring an LLC with equity partners for a ground-up development project","persona-property-developer",{"title":206,"use_case":207,"icon_asset_id":208},"Small business owners","Holding a business's owner-occupied building in a separate LLC for liability 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percentages.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Preferred Return","A minimum annualized return (e.g., 6–8%) that passive investors receive on their contributed capital before the sponsor or managing member participates in profits.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Manager-Managed LLC","An LLC structure in which one or more designated managers (who may or may not be members) hold authority over day-to-day decisions, while other members are passive.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Member-Managed LLC","An LLC structure in which all members share management authority and voting rights in proportion to their ownership interests.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Right of First Refusal (ROFR)","A contractual right giving existing members the opportunity to purchase a departing member's interest on the same terms offered by any outside buyer before the sale can proceed.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Buy-Sell Provision","A clause that establishes the mechanism — shotgun clause, appraisal, or agreed formula — for one member to purchase another's interest when a deadlock or departure event occurs.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Encumbrance Authority","The contractually granted power to pledge LLC-owned real property as collateral for a mortgage, deed of trust, or other lien — typically requiring member consent above a defined threshold.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Dissolution Event","A defined trigger — sale of all property, unanimous member vote, death, or bankruptcy of a member — that initiates the winding-up and liquidation of the LLC.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Carried Interest","The sponsor or managing member's disproportionate share of profits above a preferred return hurdle, used as performance-based compensation in syndicated real estate deals.",[285,290,295,300,305,310,315,320,325,330],{"name":286,"plain_english":287,"sample_language":288,"common_mistake":289},"Formation, Purpose, and Property Description","Identifies the LLC by its registered name and state, states its specific real estate purpose, and identifies the property or properties the entity is formed to hold or develop.","[LLC NAME], a [STATE] limited liability company, is formed for the purpose of acquiring, owning, managing, leasing, and disposing of that certain real property located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS], APN [PARCEL NUMBER], and any other real property as the Members may unanimously agree.","Stating the purpose too broadly (e.g., 'any lawful business') for a property-specific LLC. Lenders and title insurers may require the purpose clause to match the nature of the transaction, and an overly generic purpose can complicate future financing.",{"name":291,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"Members, Ownership Percentages, and Capital Contributions","Lists each member's legal name, initial capital contribution, and resulting ownership percentage, and specifies the schedule and form of any future required contributions.","Member: [MEMBER A FULL NAME] — Capital Contribution: $[AMOUNT] — Membership Interest: [X]%. Member: [MEMBER B FULL NAME] — Capital Contribution: $[AMOUNT] — Membership Interest: [Y]%. Additional capital calls require [UNANIMOUS / MAJORITY] consent and [X]-day written notice.","Failing to document non-cash contributions (sweat equity, contributed property, assumed debt) with an agreed-upon dollar value. Undocumented in-kind contributions create tax basis disputes and ownership disputes at exit.",{"name":296,"plain_english":297,"sample_language":298,"common_mistake":299},"Management Structure and Authority","Designates whether the LLC is member-managed or manager-managed, names the initial manager if applicable, and defines the scope of routine versus major decisions requiring member vote.","The Company shall be Manager-Managed. [MANAGER NAME] is hereby appointed as the initial Manager. The Manager has authority to execute leases under $[X]/year, approve operating expenditures under $[X], and enter vendor contracts under $[X]. Decisions exceeding these thresholds require [MAJORITY / SUPERMAJORITY / UNANIMOUS] Member approval.","Not defining clear dollar thresholds separating routine management from major decisions. Without thresholds, every expenditure requires consensus, creating operational paralysis — or conversely, one manager incurs large liabilities without consent.",{"name":301,"plain_english":302,"sample_language":303,"common_mistake":304},"Voting Rights and Decision-Making","Sets the voting weight of each member, specifies the approval threshold for different categories of decisions, and establishes a deadlock resolution mechanism.","Each Member shall have voting power proportionate to their Membership Interest. Ordinary decisions require approval by Members holding more than 50% of interests. Major decisions — including sale, refinancing, or admission of new Members — require approval by Members holding at least [X]% of interests.","Using proportional voting with no deadlock mechanism in a 50/50 LLC. An evenly split vote with no tie-breaker clause effectively paralyzes the entity — courts are the only recourse, which is expensive and slow.",{"name":306,"plain_english":307,"sample_language":308,"common_mistake":309},"Profit and Loss Allocation","Defines how net income, net losses, depreciation, and tax attributes are allocated among members for financial reporting and tax purposes — which may differ from cash distributions.","Net profits and losses of the Company shall be allocated among the Members in proportion to their Membership Interests, except that depreciation and Section 179 deductions shall be allocated [PRO RATA / AS AGREED IN SCHEDULE B] to reflect the Members' tax basis in contributed property.","Equating profit allocation with cash distributions. The IRS taxes allocated profits regardless of whether cash is actually distributed — members can face phantom income tax if the agreement doesn't coordinate allocations with distributions.",{"name":311,"plain_english":312,"sample_language":313,"common_mistake":314},"Distribution Waterfall and Timing","Establishes the order, timing, and conditions for distributing operating cash flow and capital event proceeds — including any preferred return, return of capital, and residual profit split.","Distributable Cash shall be distributed in the following order: (1) Return of each Member's unreturned Capital Contributions pro rata; (2) Preferred Return of [X]% per annum on unreturned capital to [PREFERRED MEMBER(S)]; (3) Remaining proceeds distributed [X]% to [MANAGING MEMBER] and [Y]% to remaining Members.","No preferred return or return-of-capital priority for passive investors. Without a waterfall, a managing member can take distributions before investors recoup their capital — creating disputes and potential breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims.",{"name":316,"plain_english":317,"sample_language":318,"common_mistake":319},"Transfer Restrictions and Right of First Refusal","Restricts a member's ability to sell or transfer their interest without consent, and grants remaining members the right to purchase the interest on matching terms before any outside sale.","No Member may transfer all or any portion of their Membership Interest without the prior written consent of Members holding [X]% of interests. In the event of a proposed transfer, the non-transferring Members shall have [30] days to exercise a right of first refusal at the same price and terms offered by the proposed transferee.","No transfer restrictions at all, or restrictions that apply to voluntary transfers but not involuntary ones (divorce, death, bankruptcy). An interest passing to an unknown third party through a member's estate or divorce can destabilize the entire entity.",{"name":321,"plain_english":322,"sample_language":323,"common_mistake":324},"Buy-Sell and Buyout Provisions","Provides a binding mechanism — shotgun clause, appraisal, or formula — for one member to exit or force a buyout when members cannot agree on a path forward.","Upon a Deadlock Event, either Member may trigger the Buy-Sell Procedure: the initiating Member names a price per 1% of Membership Interest. The receiving Member must, within [30] days, elect to either (a) sell their interest at that price, or (b) purchase the initiating Member's interest at that same per-unit price.","Omitting a buy-sell clause entirely in multi-member real estate LLCs. Without one, a deadlocked entity may need court-ordered dissolution — forcing a sale at a distressed price at the worst possible time.",{"name":326,"plain_english":327,"sample_language":328,"common_mistake":329},"Financing and Encumbrance Authority","Specifies who may authorize the LLC to take on debt, refinance existing loans, or pledge property as collateral, and sets the consent threshold for loans above a defined dollar amount.","The Manager may execute mortgages, deeds of trust, or other encumbrances on LLC property for loan amounts up to $[X] without further Member approval. Any financing in excess of $[X], or any refinancing that materially changes existing loan terms, requires consent of Members holding at least [X]% of interests.","No encumbrance threshold, allowing a single manager to pledge the property for any loan amount without member consent. This exposes passive investors to uncontrolled leverage risk they never agreed to take on.",{"name":331,"plain_english":332,"sample_language":333,"common_mistake":334},"Dissolution, Winding Up, and Liquidation","Defines the events that trigger dissolution, the process for winding up operations, settling liabilities, liquidating assets, and making final distributions to members.","The Company shall dissolve upon: (a) unanimous written consent of all Members; (b) sale or transfer of all LLC-owned real property; (c) a judicial dissolution order; or (d) any other event requiring dissolution under [STATE] law. Upon dissolution, assets shall be applied first to pay Company liabilities, then to return Member capital, then to distribute remaining proceeds per the waterfall in Section [X].","Tying dissolution solely to the sale of the property without addressing involuntary triggers like member bankruptcy, death, or judicial order. Without comprehensive dissolution triggers, the entity's fate in those scenarios is governed by default state LLC statutes, which may not reflect what the members intended.",[336,341,346,351,356,361,366,371],{"step":337,"title":338,"description":339,"tip":340},1,"Enter the LLC name, state of formation, and property details","Use the exact registered name of the LLC as filed with the state, confirm the governing state, and include the full legal description and parcel number of the property the entity is formed to hold.","Confirm the LLC name matches the name on the deed and lender documents exactly — even minor discrepancies can delay closing or create title issues.",{"step":342,"title":343,"description":344,"tip":345},2,"List all members with their contributions and ownership percentages","Enter each member's full legal name (not a business nickname), their initial capital contribution in dollars, and the resulting membership interest percentage. If any contribution is non-cash, assign an agreed dollar value in writing.","Have each member acknowledge their contribution amount and percentage in a separate signature block or exhibit to prevent future disputes about what was agreed.",{"step":347,"title":348,"description":349,"tip":350},3,"Choose and document the management structure","Decide whether the LLC is member-managed or manager-managed. If manager-managed, name the initial manager and set clear dollar thresholds distinguishing routine authority from decisions requiring member approval.","For LLCs with passive investors, manager-managed is almost always the right structure — it prevents passive members from inadvertently creating agency liability for the entity.",{"step":352,"title":353,"description":354,"tip":355},4,"Define the voting thresholds for each decision category","Assign approval percentages to at least three tiers: routine operations, major expenditures and financing decisions, and fundamental changes like sale, refinancing, or admitting new members.","For a 50/50 LLC, add a deadlock resolution clause — a named tiebreaker, mandatory mediation window, or shotgun buy-sell trigger — before you need it.",{"step":357,"title":358,"description":359,"tip":360},5,"Draft the distribution waterfall","Specify the exact sequence for distributing cash flow and capital event proceeds: return of capital, preferred return, then the residual split. Set a distribution timing schedule — quarterly, semi-annual, or upon available cash threshold.","State the preferred return as a simple annual percentage on unreturned capital (e.g., 7% per annum, non-compounding) to avoid ambiguity about how it accrues during the hold period.",{"step":362,"title":363,"description":364,"tip":365},6,"Set transfer restrictions and right-of-first-refusal terms","Specify the consent threshold required for any transfer, the notice period for a proposed transfer, and the window in which remaining members may exercise their right of first refusal. Confirm that involuntary transfers (death, divorce, bankruptcy) trigger the same or a parallel mechanism.","Include a drag-along clause if any member holds a majority — it allows the majority to force all members to sell when a qualified buyer is found, preventing a minority member from blocking a deal.",{"step":367,"title":368,"description":369,"tip":370},7,"Insert the buy-sell mechanism and deadlock procedure","Choose a buyout method — shotgun clause, third-party appraisal, or pre-agreed formula — and specify the trigger events (deadlock, member withdrawal, material breach) and the timeline for each step.","A shotgun clause is simple and self-enforcing, but it favors the member with more liquidity. If capital is unequal, an independent appraisal mechanism is more equitable.",{"step":372,"title":373,"description":374,"tip":375},8,"Execute before closing or before the first capital contribution","All members must sign the agreement before funds are transferred, property is acquired, or any member acts on behalf of the LLC. Post-formation signatures without fresh consideration may not bind members to restrictive provisions.","Use a notarized signature page if your state requires operating agreements to be acknowledged for recording purposes, or if the property is in a state that differs from the state of LLC formation.",[377,381,385,389,393,397],{"mistake":378,"why_it_matters":379,"fix":380},"No deadlock mechanism in a 50/50 ownership structure","A 50/50 split with no tiebreaker means any single disagreement can halt operations, block refinancing, or prevent a sale — leaving the entity paralyzed until a court intervenes.","Include a buy-sell (shotgun) clause, a mandatory mediation step with a defined timeline, or a named third-party tiebreaker with authority to resolve operational disputes.",{"mistake":382,"why_it_matters":383,"fix":384},"Omitting involuntary transfer triggers from the transfer restriction clause","A member's interest can pass to an estranged spouse in a divorce, to an unknown heir at death, or to a bankruptcy trustee — none of whom the other members agreed to partner with.","Extend the right of first refusal and consent requirements to involuntary transfers, and add a mandatory buyout right triggered by death, incapacity, or bankruptcy of any member.",{"mistake":386,"why_it_matters":387,"fix":388},"Leaving the distribution waterfall undefined or informal","Without a written waterfall, disputes over the order and timing of distributions are resolved by default state LLC statutes — which distribute pro rata regardless of any informal preferred-return agreement.","Draft an explicit multi-step waterfall covering return of capital, preferred return, and residual split, and tie each step to a defined trigger event such as refinancing or sale proceeds.",{"mistake":390,"why_it_matters":391,"fix":392},"Signing after the first capital contribution or property acquisition","Members who have already contributed funds or taken title to property may argue they gave no new consideration for post-formation restrictions — potentially voiding transfer restrictions and buy-sell provisions.","Execute the operating agreement before any capital is transferred and before the LLC takes title to property. If a post-formation amendment is necessary, document fresh consideration for each member.",{"mistake":394,"why_it_matters":395,"fix":396},"No encumbrance threshold in the financing clause","Without a consent threshold, a managing member can refinance or pledge the property for any loan amount unilaterally — exposing passive investors to leverage they never approved.","Set a specific dollar threshold above which any new mortgage, refinancing, or pledge requires a defined member consent percentage, typically 51–75% of interests.",{"mistake":398,"why_it_matters":399,"fix":400},"Generic purpose clause not tied to the specific property","Lenders, title companies, and some state regulators require the operating agreement to reflect the specific purpose of a property-holding LLC; a generic clause can stall loan approval or title insurance.","State the property address and parcel number in the purpose clause and limit the LLC's stated activities to acquisition, ownership, management, leasing, and disposition of that property and similarly approved assets.",[402,405,408,411,414,417,420,423,426],{"question":403,"answer":404},"What is a real estate operating agreement?","A real estate operating agreement is the governing contract for an LLC formed to hold, manage, or develop real property. It defines each member's ownership percentage, capital contribution, profit allocation, voting rights, distribution entitlements, and exit rights. It replaces the default rules of the state's LLC statute and creates binding, enforceable terms tailored to the specific property and investment structure.\n",{"question":406,"answer":407},"Do I need an operating agreement for a real estate LLC?","Most states do not legally require a written operating agreement, but operating without one means the LLC is governed entirely by default state statutes — which rarely match what co-investors actually intended. Lenders, title companies, and institutional partners almost universally require a signed operating agreement before funding or closing. Without one, passive investors have no written protection on distributions, management authority, or exit rights.\n",{"question":409,"answer":410},"What is the difference between a real estate operating agreement and a partnership agreement?","A real estate operating agreement governs an LLC — a separate legal entity that shields members from personal liability for property debts and judgments. A partnership agreement governs a general or limited partnership, which typically does not provide the same liability protection for general partners. Most real estate investors prefer the LLC structure for its liability shield and flexible tax treatment.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"How is a real estate operating agreement different from a standard LLC operating agreement?","A standard LLC operating agreement covers general business operations. A real estate operating agreement includes property-specific provisions absent from generic templates: encumbrance authority thresholds for mortgaging the property, distribution waterfalls reflecting capital event proceeds, preferred return mechanics for passive investors, and dissolution triggers tied to property disposition. Using a generic LLC template for a property-holding entity typically leaves critical gaps.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"What should the distribution waterfall include?","A real estate distribution waterfall typically covers four steps in order: return of each member's unreturned capital contributions, payment of any agreed preferred return on that capital, recoupment of the sponsor's or manager's promoted interest or carried interest, and finally the residual split among all members by their agreed percentages. Each step must specify the trigger event — operating cash flow, refinancing proceeds, or sale proceeds — and the timing of distributions.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"Can a single-member LLC use this operating agreement?","A single-member LLC does not need the co-ownership, voting, or buy-sell provisions in this template. A single-member real estate operating agreement is a simpler document that establishes the LLC's purpose and basic operating rules for liability-protection and lender-requirement purposes. Use the Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement template instead if there is only one owner.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"What happens if members disagree about selling the property?","Without a buy-sell or deadlock provision, members who cannot agree on a sale must either negotiate a voluntary resolution or pursue court-ordered partition or judicial dissolution — a slow and expensive process that typically forces a sale at below-market value. A well-drafted buy-sell clause gives either member the right to trigger a purchase at a named price, removing the court from the process entirely.\n",{"question":424,"answer":425},"Does a real estate operating agreement need to be notarized?","Notarization is not required for the operating agreement itself to be legally binding in most US states. However, if the operating agreement or any exhibit to it will be recorded in the county land records — for example, to give constructive notice of transfer restrictions — some states require notarized signatures. Check your specific state's recording requirements and consult a local real estate attorney if in doubt.\n",{"question":427,"answer":428},"What is a right of first refusal in a real estate operating agreement?","A right of first refusal (ROFR) gives the remaining members of the LLC the contractual right to purchase a departing member's interest on the same price and terms offered by any outside buyer. The departing member must deliver written notice of the proposed sale, and the other members have a defined window — typically 15–30 days — to match the offer or let it proceed. A ROFR prevents unknown third parties from becoming co-owners without existing members' approval.\n",[430,434,438,442],{"industry":431,"icon_asset_id":432,"specifics":433},"Residential Real Estate Investment","industry-real-estate","Single-family, multi-family, and small apartment building acquisitions structured in separate LLCs per property to isolate liability and simplify future sales of individual assets.",{"industry":435,"icon_asset_id":436,"specifics":437},"Commercial Real Estate","industry-commercial-real-estate","Office, retail, and industrial property LLCs require detailed encumbrance authority thresholds, sophisticated distribution waterfalls for institutional co-investors, and longer hold-period governance terms.",{"industry":439,"icon_asset_id":440,"specifics":441},"Real Estate Development","industry-construction","Ground-up development LLCs need capital-call mechanics tied to construction milestones, draw-schedule authority for the managing member, and dissolution triggers aligned with project completion and sale.",{"industry":443,"icon_asset_id":444,"specifics":445},"Real Estate Syndication","industry-fintech","Syndicated deals distinguish sponsor (managing member) and passive (non-managing) member rights, define carried interest and preferred return percentages, and must comply with SEC Regulation D or applicable exemption requirements.",[447,450,453,456],{"vs":238,"vs_template_id":448,"summary":449},"real-estate-partnership-agreement-D14044","A real estate partnership agreement governs a general or limited partnership holding property. General partners in a partnership face unlimited personal liability for entity debts, which LLC members do not. An operating agreement governs an LLC and provides a liability shield absent from a general partnership. Most real estate attorneys recommend the LLC structure over a general partnership for ongoing property ownership.",{"vs":83,"vs_template_id":451,"summary":452},"joint-venture-agreement-D155","A joint venture agreement typically covers a single, time-limited project between two existing entities — each retaining its separate legal identity. A real estate operating agreement governs an LLC that is itself the legal owner of the property and continues to operate until the property is sold or the LLC is dissolved. For ongoing ownership, the LLC structure with an operating agreement provides cleaner title, financing, and exit mechanics.",{"vs":223,"vs_template_id":454,"summary":455},"single-member-llc-operating-agreement-D14041","A single-member operating agreement establishes the basic operating rules for a one-owner LLC, primarily for liability protection and lender compliance. It omits co-ownership provisions, voting rights, distribution waterfalls, buy-sell clauses, and transfer restrictions that are essential when two or more investors hold property together. Use this multi-member real estate operating agreement any time there is more than one owner.",{"vs":98,"vs_template_id":457,"summary":458},"limited-partnership-agreement-D13260","A limited partnership agreement separates general partners (who manage and bear unlimited liability) from limited partners (who are passive and liability-shielded). A real estate LLC operating agreement gives all members limited liability while still allowing flexible management structures. The LLC is generally preferred for smaller syndications and co-ownership arrangements; the LP structure is more common for large institutional funds and publicly registered offerings.",{"use_template":460,"template_plus_review":464,"custom_drafted":468},{"best_for":461,"cost":462,"time":463},"Two-member real estate LLCs with straightforward 50/50 or proportional ownership and no preferred return mechanics","Free","30–60 minutes",{"best_for":465,"cost":466,"time":467},"Co-investments with unequal ownership, preferred returns, or properties valued over $500K","$500–$1,500","2–5 days",{"best_for":469,"cost":470,"time":471},"Syndicated deals, institutional co-investors, complex waterfall structures, or multi-state property portfolios","$2,500–$8,000+","1–3 weeks",[473,478,483,488],{"code":474,"name":475,"flag_asset_id":476,"note":477},"us","United States","flag-us","LLC law is state-specific. Delaware, Wyoming, and Nevada offer strong member-privacy and charging-order protections, but the property's physical location may require a foreign LLC registration in that state. California imposes an $800 annual franchise tax on any LLC owning California property regardless of formation state. Non-compete and transfer restriction enforceability varies by state, and some states — like New York — require operating agreements in writing by statute.",{"code":479,"name":480,"flag_asset_id":481,"note":482},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canadian real estate investors typically use a limited partnership or corporation rather than a US-style LLC, as the LLC entity form is not recognized under Canadian corporate law in most provinces. Ontario and BC investors holding property through a corporation use a shareholders' agreement in place of an operating agreement. Foreign investors using a US LLC to hold Canadian property face complex cross-border tax treatment and should obtain Canadian tax counsel before structuring the entity.",{"code":484,"name":485,"flag_asset_id":486,"note":487},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","The UK equivalent of a real estate operating agreement is typically a shareholders' agreement for a limited company or a limited liability partnership (LLP) agreement. US-style LLCs are not recognized as a domestic entity form in the UK. UK property held through a limited company is subject to Stamp Duty Land Tax on acquisition and Corporation Tax on gains at disposal. A US LLC owning UK property may be treated as opaque or transparent for UK tax purposes depending on its classification.",{"code":489,"name":490,"flag_asset_id":491,"note":492},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","EU member states each have their own equivalent of the LLC — the GmbH in Germany, the SARL in France, the SL in Spain — governed by domestic company law rather than a US-style operating agreement. Non-EU entities such as US LLCs holding property in EU jurisdictions face local registration, withholding tax, and GDPR considerations for any personal data processed. Cross-border structures should be reviewed by local counsel in the country where the property is situated.",[239,235,231,224,494,495,496,497,498,499,500,501],"real-estate-purchase-agreement-D13234","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","offer-to-purchase-real-estate-property-D1190","property-management-agreement-D1196","lease-agreement-D1179","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","promissory-note-D434","assignment-of-lease-by-lessee-with-consent-of-lessor-D1155",{"emit_how_to":189,"emit_defined_term":189},{"primary_folder":92,"secondary_folder":504,"document_type":505,"industry":506,"business_stage":507,"tags":508,"confidence":513},"partnerships-and-joint-ventures","agreement","real-estate","all-stages",[506,509,510,511,512],"partnership","ownership","llc","operating-agreement",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Real Estate Operating Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Real Estate Operating Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract that governs the internal structure and operations of a limited liability company (LLC) formed to acquire, hold, manage, or develop real property. It defines each member's ownership percentage, capital contribution obligations, voting rights, profit allocation, cash distribution waterfall, authority to encumber or finance the property, and the mechanism for a member to exit or be bought out. Unlike a generic LLC operating agreement, a real estate operating agreement includes property-specific provisions — encumbrance thresholds, capital-event distribution sequences, and dissolution triggers tied to property disposition — that generic templates omit. This free Word download is fully editable online and can be exported as PDF for execution before closing or before the first capital contribution is made.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Holding real property in an LLC without a signed operating agreement leaves every co-investor exposed on four critical fronts simultaneously. First, the distribution of rental income and sale proceeds will be governed by your state's default LLC statute — which distributes pro rata with no preferred return, no return-of-capital priority, and no recognition of any informal side arrangement. Second, a member can sell or transfer their interest to a stranger — an estranged spouse, a bankruptcy trustee, or an unknown heir — because there is no contractual right of first refusal or transfer restriction to stop them. Third, a 50/50 deadlock over whether to sell, refinance, or renovate the property can be resolved only by a court, often through forced partition at a below-market price. Fourth, lenders and title companies routinely require a signed operating agreement before funding or transferring title — without one, closing delays are almost certain. This template closes all four gaps in the time it takes to customize and execute it, for a fraction of the cost of resolving any one of these disputes after the fact.\u003C/p>\n",1778773549327]