Before leasing commercial property

IT’S important to make sure that building maintenance, cleaning and security services are being carried out properly. These services are the responsibility of your building’s management and maintenance company.

Generally speaking, a building management company should provide all the day- to- day services that commercial tenants and owners require. These range from refuse removal and recycling to security monitoring and general maintenance, and include the following: Cleaning of hallways and elevators and maintaining the lobby area

Contracting a security company t o provide access c ontrol and armed response services Arranging for air conditioner maintenance and repairs Responding to complaints from tenants and owners, and dealing with local area organisations and residents associations around the

llllbuilding.

Arranging viewings of vacant units with commercial agents and helping to maintain the image of t he building as a sought- af t er business location

Ensuring that the tenant mix is balanced and complementary Building maintenance sounds simple enough – until it’s done badly These everyday tasks are things t hat most c ommercial property tenants and owners take for granted. Unfortunately, if they are not carried out ef iciently the result could be a badly maintained building that

llis unpleasant to work in, and even more unpleasant for clients to visit.

A building that lacks proper management may end up being dirty, dangerous, and a place where tensi ons between t enants, owners, and building managers run high. To avoid a negative outcome of this kind, it’s important that you know your management company before moving in – and the easiest way to do this is by paying them a visit.

How to tell if your building manager is committed to excellence

If the commercial property you are interested in has a full time building

manager, a simple visit to their of ice should reveal a few things about their approach to building management. However, before you even reach the of i ce door you should pay careful attention to the whole building.

If the front entrance and lobby are clean, well- lit, safe and welcoming, you’ll know you’re onto a good thing.

Pay careful attention to the stairs, door handles, and the condition of the elevators. If they are well- maintained, chances are good that the building manager has an eye for detail.