lease-summary
Summarizes U.S. commercial lease agreements into structured transactional abstracts. Use when asked for a commercial lease summary, lease abstract, key lease terms, rent schedule review, default/termination analysis, or lease handoff. Produces party-to-obligation mappings, financial mechanics, risk flags, and critical date calendars.
Best use case
lease-summary is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Summarizes U.S. commercial lease agreements into structured transactional abstracts. Use when asked for a commercial lease summary, lease abstract, key lease terms, rent schedule review, default/termination analysis, or lease handoff. Produces party-to-obligation mappings, financial mechanics, risk flags, and critical date calendars.
Teams using lease-summary should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/lease-summary/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How lease-summary Compares
| Feature / Agent | lease-summary | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Summarizes U.S. commercial lease agreements into structured transactional abstracts. Use when asked for a commercial lease summary, lease abstract, key lease terms, rent schedule review, default/termination analysis, or lease handoff. Produces party-to-obligation mappings, financial mechanics, risk flags, and critical date calendars.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Commercial Lease Summary Produces a structured, party-responsible breakdown of a U.S. commercial lease for deal execution and ongoing administration. ## Prerequisites - Complete lease document with all attachments, exhibits, and definitions - All amendments, riders, side letters, extensions, and modification agreements - Governing law / jurisdiction (infer from internal evidence if absent; mark `ASSUMED: [jurisdiction]`) - Business context: landlord vs. tenant roles; note any lender, guarantor, master tenant, or affiliate involvement - Flag missing-text assumptions separately for counsel review ## Workflow 1. Extract parties, lease identity, jurisdiction, governing law 2. Capture baseline business terms before risk-heavy clauses 3. Normalize key definitions (Premises, CAM, Base Rent, Additional Rent, Term, etc.) 4. Build financial mechanics as formulas, not prose 5. Map each right/obligation to party + triggering condition 6. Flag ambiguity, missing provisions, and atypical clauses 7. Compile deadline calendar and counsel action items ## Output Structure | Section | Key Elements | Format | | --- | --- | --- | | Executive Snapshot | Parties, premises, lease type, governing law, date, risk profile, immediate action items | 1–3 lines each | | Term & Premises | Commencement, expiration, renewal, holdover, grace periods | `date / option / condition / election window` | | Financial Terms | Base rent, CAM, taxes, insurance pass-throughs, % rent, escalation, deposits | Formula table: `obligation / amount-formula / frequency / due date / escalation / cap-floor / party` | | Use & Operations | Permitted/prohibited use, assignment, signage, hours, access | `party / condition / remedy` | | Maintenance & Repairs | Structural, systems, common areas, HVAC, roof, TI | Responsibility matrix | | Insurance & Liability | Coverages, limits, additional insureds, waivers, indemnity | `policy type / limit / party / trigger` | | Default & Remedies | Events of default, cure, notices, self-help, damages | `event / notice / cure window / remedy` | | Special Provisions | SNDA, co-tenancy, kick-out, exclusivity, ROFR, options | `provision / risk level / practical impact` | | Missing/Unusual Terms | Missing clauses, drafting conflicts, ambiguity | `risk / reason / impact / recommended action` | | Critical Dates | Rent commencement, notice deadlines, option windows, renewals | `date / action / responsible party / status` | | Obligation Heat Map | High / Moderate / Low risk items | Grouped by severity | | Counsel Action Items | Items requiring legal follow-up | Bulleted list | ## Completion Checklist - [ ] Every obligation names a responsible party - [ ] Every amount includes value or calculation method - [ ] Every trigger has a date/time or event condition - [ ] Every special clause has practical business consequence noted - [ ] Missing data labeled `UNAVAILABLE` (not silently inferred) ## Rules - Always return structured output with party-to-obligation mapping — no narrative-only summaries - Preserve exact contractual numbers, percentages, formulas, and escalation indices - Use neutral language; avoid legal conclusions unless text directly supports them - Distinguish absolute vs. conditional rights (e.g., termination contingent on lender approval) - Flag boilerplate vs. custom-negotiated clauses by context - Conflicting clauses: quote both sections, flag as `RECONCILIATION NEEDED` - Uncertain statutes or citations: append `[VERIFY]` - Flag for counsel review if missing: casualty allocation, environmental indemnity carve-outs, non-disturbance, landlord lien treatment, assignment exceptions