What to review before signing a commercial lease

Review construction questions with your property, legal and design advisers.

Existing conditions

Review services, washrooms, routes and retained improvements with your design team.

Document landlord and tenant work, fit-out approval, access and allowances. Your legal adviser should review lease obligations.

Ask the professional team to review intended use, layout and equipment. Obtain site-specific advice before treating a space as ready.

Consider design, reviews, procurement and construction alongside lease milestones.

Share the location, scope and drawings. Start with the details that matter to your business.