Commercial leases typically involve longer lock-in periods than residential rentals, along with separate clauses for fit-out timelines, maintenance charges (often billed per square foot) and escalation schedules over the lease term.
Before finalising an office space, confirm the actual usable area versus the quoted super area, parking allocation for staff and visitors, power backup capacity, and whether the building has the necessary occupancy and fire safety certifications for commercial use.
Since commercial leases are usually higher-value, longer-term commitments than residential ones, it is worth having the agreement reviewed carefully before signing.
