The Car Lease Agreement is a specialized contract used in Malta for both commercial and private vehicle leasing arrangements. It serves as the primary legal document governing the relationship between a vehicle owner (lessor) and the party seeking temporary use of the vehicle (lessee). This agreement type is particularly important in Malta's business environment where vehicle leasing is a common alternative to purchase, especially for companies managing vehicle fleets or individuals seeking flexible vehicle usage arrangements. The document must comply with Malta's Civil Code and vehicle-specific regulations, making it essential to include specific provisions about registration, insurance, and road usage requirements. A Car Lease Agreement typically includes detailed specifications of the vehicle, payment terms, maintenance obligations, insurance requirements, and conditions for vehicle use and return.

1. Parties: Identification of lessor and lessee with full legal names, registration numbers (if companies), and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' intentions

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Vehicle Description: Detailed specification of the leased vehicle including make, model, year, VIN, registration number

5. Term and Delivery: Duration of lease, commencement date, delivery details

6. Rental Payments: Payment terms, amounts, due dates, payment methods

7. Security Deposit: Details of security deposit amount, terms of holding and return

8. Insurance and Liability: Insurance requirements, liability allocation between parties

9. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for vehicle maintenance, repair procedures

10. Use of Vehicle: Permitted use, territorial limits, authorized drivers

11. Return of Vehicle: Condition requirements, return procedure, inspection process

12. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice requirements, consequences

13. Governing Law: Confirmation of Malta law governance and jurisdiction

14. Execution: Signature blocks and execution details