15 Things Every Tenant Should Ask A Landlord

1. How much are the total lease payments?



2. What is included in my lease payments? (For example: Property Taxes, Insurance, Common Area Maintenance, Utilities, Etc.)



3. Are there any payments not included in the lease rate for which I am responsible?



4. Will the Landlord provide any buildout?



5. Are there any reduced or abated lease rates while I build out my space?



6. How long of a lease do you require?



7. What are the options for renewal?



8. Would I have an option to purchase the building?



9. Who will maintain the HVAC system?



10. What is the Tenant's responsibility/Landlord's responsibility regarding maintenance?



11. Who do I call if there is an issue with maintenance?



12. What are my options with signage?



13. What is the parking availability?



14. What is the electrical load of th espace? Is it sufficient?



15. What options are available if I can't/don't want to lease the full term? (For example: Sub-lease, Assignment, Lease Buy-out, Etc.)