Lease Topics

How Many SQFT Do You Need?

Below is a rough estimate of commonly used square foot usage by business type per employee, please contact our consultant for a more precise estimate or for a larger footage.
Lease Term Glossary

Topic:

  • Terms of Lease
  • Expiring Lease
  • Gross Leases
  • Modified Gross Leases
  • Renewal
Closing Plans

Three major cash and documentation requirements at the closing of the lease are:

  1. At least one month's rent pre-payment
  2. Security deposit
  3. Naming the landlord as insured party in the insurance certificate
Consultants

Topics:

  • Architect
  • Engineer
Choosing The Right Space

When deciding how much space your business needs, you should consider the space cost, distance from the customer you are trying to target, transportation, and utility availability. Please read over the following to decide what is best for your business.
Moving Issues & Requirements

Topic:

 

  • 2 months prior to move
  • Prior to move-one to two months
  • One month before move
  • Day before moving
Regulations and Rules of Building

Attached to the lease document is a description of the San Diego commercial building rules and regulations. Tenants should plan ahead and be aware of major rules and regulations before construction and move-in to ensure that these processes go smoothly.
Deposit, Allowances, Credit and Fees

Topics:

  • Security Deposit
  • TI allowances
  • Leasehold improvement
  • Maintenance charges common area (CAM)
  • Penalty fees