leases will require you to return the property to its original condition once you’ve vacated. This is more of a long-term cost but it relates to your changes and improvements. This is especially relevant to companies that had special needs for equipment in warehouses. All of their upgrades and equipment will have to be stripped out before a move. It adds greater reason to release.
MAINTENANCE AND REP CE AND REPAIRS
This is the upkeep in and around the building. The lighting, walls, roof, facade, or any fixtures apply here. It will be defined in your lease what you’re responsible for, but many changes or fixes to these things could fall out of the landlord’s area of responsibility. Some aspects of maintenance are obvious for the landlord to cover. Make sure they are still in the lease. AC systems, bathrooms, and sinks should be the landlord’s responsibility. It’s the cosmetic non-structural repairs you need that the landlord will really cover. The upkeep around any grass or outside areas shouldn’t be your responsibility as well. It’s important to define which maintenance fees you as the tenant are responsible for in the rental agreement. If you want to bring a janitorial staff for your office you may have to do that on your own, or a portion of your building fees could rise to cover that. The upkeep of the common areas in your building is usually factored into your lease, so be sure to keep that in mind when calculating your payments.
FURNITURE AND KITCHEN AP CHEN APPLIANCES
It is highly unlikely that your landlord will provide the furniture
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