A third party to perform inspections isn’t a bad idea.
Unless you have an internal real estate department or have been in the business, you aren’t the best person to perform these. Your broker can usually do it, but a third party is best and your landlord will probably be in agreement with them.
The inspection needs to include any aspect of the space you will use.
The inspection needs to check on each part of the space you are leasing, including the common areas. The parking lot and landscape (if you are a solo tenant), need to be looked at to make sure extra maintenance won’t be needed while you are a tenant. If it is needed, this is the time to take care of that type of stuff. Check the condition of the parking lot for potholes or other hazards. Check the landscaped areas for sprinklers and areas that will prevent flooding. The structure of the building needs to be inspected thoroughly. If there are foundational issues they will come to light here. This is one of the reasons I recommend a third party inspector, as that is very hard to notice. There should be checks for signs of unnatural wear on the outside and inside of the building. Any cables that look frayed or out of place should get a deeper look. Make sure that emergency exits aren’t blocked from the outside and check to see if the building is handicap accessible. Every window should be checked and any damage or faulty sealing should be noted and eventually fixed. Make sure the plumbing is in order and the faucets and toilets have no leaks and
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