Coordinate legal, physical, financial and operational review before commitment.
Commercial lease due diligence
Coordinate legal, physical, financial and operational review before conditions are waived or major costs are committed.
Permitted use, zoning and licensing
Verify that the proposed activity is allowed by the lease and public authorities before relying on a location.
Building code, fire safety and accessibility
Identify code, life-safety and accessibility work that may be triggered by the use, fit-out or change in occupancy.
Environmental due diligence
Screen prior uses, hazardous materials, contamination and regulatory obligations before assuming premises risk.
Roof, structure and building envelope
Review condition, loading capacity, leaks and responsibility for major building components.
HVAC capacity and condition
Test whether the system can support occupancy, equipment, hours and indoor-environment requirements.
Electrical service and power capacity
Confirm voltage, amperage, panels, distribution and backup needs before finalizing equipment plans.
Plumbing, drainage and grease systems
Verify water, drainage, washroom, process and grease-handling capacity for the proposed use.
Internet and telecommunications
Confirm carrier availability, pathways, demarcation, installation lead times and backup options.
Security and access control
Review keys, cards, alarms, cameras, guards and emergency access as operational systems with assigned costs.
Parking, loading and deliveries
Observe actual site operation and verify that lease rights match customer, staff and supplier needs.
Noise, odour and neighbouring uses
Assess conflicts that could restrict operations or lead to complaints, mitigation costs and lease disputes.
Landlord and property management review
Evaluate communication, maintenance practices, capital plans and document quality before a long commitment.
Operating-expense history
Compare budgets, reconciliations and unusual variances rather than relying on one current estimate.
Floor measurement verification
Confirm the standard, measurement date and area calculations used to establish rent.
Insurance requirements review
Send lease insurance provisions to a qualified broker before agreeing to limits, endorsements and indemnities.
Building the lease review team
Assign legal, property, technical, insurance, tax and operational questions to appropriate professionals.