Lease Considerations

 


Lease Planning Checklist

 

To make sure you know your requirements, define and understand your needs and wants at the outset.   Get input from employees, customers, a real estate professional and  possibly a space planner to optimize your new space.

 

Features       

    Best Features of Current Space

    Worst Features of Current Space

    Most Important Features

           

Site Accessibility

    Freeway Access

    Public Transportation

 

Timing           

    Occupancy Date

    Time Line for Process

           

Layout Type

Office: Enclosed Offices vs. Open Work Areas

Retail:  Stand alone location, inline space or mall space

Industrial:   Work area, yard area and office space

 

Location        

    Geographic Location

    Access

           

Employees

    Number

    Sizes of Offices & Work Areas

    Windows

    Special Needs

 

Budget & Cost

           

Lease Options

    Expansion

    Contraction

    First Right of Refusal on Adjoining Space

    Lease Length

    Extension Options

    Early Termination Clause

 

Reception Area       

    Seating

    Amenities

           

Security

    Building

    Neighborhood

 

Work Areas  

    Types

    Sizes

    Equipment

    Special Electrical Needs

           

Amenities

    Lunch Rooms

    Coffee Bars

    Lounge

    Rest Rooms

           

Parking

    Number on Site

    Total Required

 

Growth Projections

    3 year

    5 year

    10 year

           

Mechanical Systems

    Elevators

    HVAC

 

General Feel            

    Spacious or Space Saving

    Lighting

    Quality

           

Identity

    Signage

    Visibility

 

Conference Rooms            

    Seating capacity

    Number

    Image

    Public / Private

           

Image

    Type of Building

    Location in Building

    Location on Floor

    View

    Building & Floor

    Size

    Quality of Improvements
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