Open-a-Center Checklist What to Know Before Signing a Lease

Before you sign a lease, verify that the space is permitted for your type of operation—check zoning and licensing requirements, occupancy limits, necessary permits, and any landlord approvals. Itemize all expenses (base rent, CAM/maintenance fees, utilities, security deposit, scheduled rent increases, tenant improvement allowances) and factor in build-out and insurance costs so you know the true monthly and startup outlays. Negotiate lease term, renewal and termination provisions, subleasing, signage and hours-of-operation rights, and the landlord’s repair and scope-of-work obligations. Finally, have a real estate attorney review the lease before you sign. #landlord #tenant #rules #hours #costs