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Commercial lease · free guide

Questions to ask a commercial landlord

Good questions do two jobs: they gather facts and they show you will not rubber-stamp the form.

Ask early, in writing, and keep answers with your deal file.

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Before ClausePrep

The broker is friendly and fast. Rent looks fine. You feel behind, like everyone else already knows the game.

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After ClausePrep

You can price total occupancy cost, name the traps (CAM, guarantee, HVAC), and negotiate without apologizing for asking.

High-signal questions

  • What is the full estimated monthly occupancy cost for a tenant like me?
  • Can I see CAM reconciliations for the last three years?
  • What capital projects are planned for the building in the next 24 months?
  • How do you handle HVAC failure during my term?
  • What is your standard position on personal guarantees and assignment?

Money questions

Ask how rent bumps work, whether there are marketing fund charges, and how parking is billed.

Ask for a sample first-year budget so you are not guessing.

Operations questions

Hours for HVAC, delivery access, signage rules, and exclusive use all affect whether the space works for your model.

If you need weekend hours or venting for food use, confirm feasibility before LOI.

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Questions

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Should I ask these in person or email?

Both. Discuss live, then confirm key answers by email so they exist outside a handshake.

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What if the broker dodges CAM history?

Treat missing cost history as a risk factor. Delay LOI economics until numbers arrive.

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