Urinals – Size Really Does Matter
In some areas of life it’s all about your reach… this shouldn’t be one of them… especially given the fact that it’s a touchy subject…
Tips for Depreciating Tenant Leasehold Improvements, Construction and Renovation
What are Leasehold Improvements? Leasehold improvements (also referred to as “build-outs”) are structural changes or alterations to a leased space which are made by a tenant to…
Electric Options For Your Office Lease – Direct Metering Makes Direct Sense
The three most common methods for charging for electricity are direct, submetered and rent inclusion. Direct The most cost effective electricity clause in a commercial lease…
Controlling the Construction of Tenant Improvements in Office Leases: A Tenant’s Perspective – Part 3 of 3
Continued from Part 1 and Part 2 V. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS in a tenant build work letter In a tenant-controlled construction project, it is critical that…
Controlling the Construction of Tenant Improvements in Office Leases: A Tenant’s Perspective – Part 2 of 3
Continued from Part 1 III. FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS A. Landlord’s Motives Typically, both the tenant and the landlord will seek to control the expenditure of the tenant…
Controlling the Construction of Tenant Improvements in Office Leases: A Tenant’s Perspective – Part 1 of 3
I. OVERVIEW The tenant work letter, is an agreement that is entered into concurrently with the execution of a lease and sets forth the terms…
Commercial Office Lease Negotiation and Terms You Need To Know
Negotiation There is no “standard” commercial lease. The idea of a “standard” lease with pages of take-it-or-leave-it “boilerplate” fine print is to dominate the situation….
I Have Asbestos in My Building, Now What? A Guide to Asbestos Safety
Asbestos is a potentially lethal substance that was once used extensively in premises as an insulator and building material. Although this practice is now illegal…
Communications Planning Before Natural Disasters
Commercial Tenants, please review this important information about how Social Media plays a vital role to communicate with staff, clients and vendors and keeping them informed about your…
Fire Safety in Your Office – Pre-Fire Inspection Checklist
Please inspect your premises for the fire and life-safety items listed below. If the item is not in compliance, please correct the item(s) as soon…
Records Management – Ensure Information Doesn’t Fall Into the Wrong Hands
Whether files are headed for destruction or storage, a secure approach helps to ensure information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Businesses large and small are…
When Moving Leased Office Equipment, Avoid Liability and Warranty Issues.
Office moves involve the transportation of multiple valuable equipment such as PCs, copiers and other machinery. Chances are you won’t have kept every box for…
Maintain Clear Space Below Fire Sprinkler Heads in Your Office Storage Areas. It’s the Law.
QUESTION: Can a facility store items within 18-inches of the ceiling in a sprinklered building? ANSWER: Yes, if the storage is along a wall and…
Hire a Commercial Real Estate Attorney for Your Office Lease, Not Your General Business Attorney
Would you hire a residential real estate broker to find you commercial office space? Probably not. Therefore, you should hire a real estate attorney to…
Mistakes Tenants Make When Leasing Office Space
Hey, we all make mistakes – but when it comes to leasing office space for your business, mistakes equal dollars – sometimes big dollars. Here…