Guides
Guides for commercial tenants
Plain-language explanations of the charges on a commercial tenant's statement: how they work, what to check, and which documents to ask for.
RecoveriesCan my landlord charge a management fee on recoveries?When a management or administration fee on recovered costs is supported, and how to check the calculation.Read the guide →
RecoveriesWhat is an operating cost reconciliation?How the annual reconciliation works, what it should show, and what to check before you pay a balance.Read the guide →
ElectricityWhat can a landlord charge for sub-metered electricity?How electricity resale works, what NERSA's guidelines and municipal by-laws say, and how to check your bill.Read the guide →
Municipal ratesHow are municipal rates recovered from tenants?How rates are passed on to tenants, how your share is calculated, and what to check after a new valuation roll.Read the guide →
RenewalsWhat should I check before renewing a commercial lease?Option deadlines, total occupancy cost, recovery terms, escalation and past disputes: what to check before you renew.Read the guide →