New to Commercial Lease - quick question
I am located in Providence RI and am opening a doggy daycare. I found a space which is perfect for my needs but a bit old. I was planning on doing a thorough build out anyway but the sprinkler system has me a bit worried. It looked like the sprinklers in the space needed to be replaced and possible re-positioned. I was trying to find out if this is typically Owner or Tenant responsibility. I was finding some conflicting information. Does anyone have a good idea ?
[{"id": "d0nkgm5", "text": "Large structural or building components are typically owner's responsibility where I live but every market is different. Ultimately, what matters most is what your lease says. If it bothers you, push it to the owner in the lease. If they balk, ask for lower rent or find another spot. Might also check with the Permits office for the city you're in: for fire sprinkler, they may refer you to the fire department.", "replies": [{"id": "d0nnqec", "text": "great thank you so much", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "d0nvo2g", "text": "A caveat on this. If the sprinklers need to be repositioned/replaced - as a result of tenant improvements - that is often the tenant's responsibility. ", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "d0omyxr", "text": "Sprinkler systems are moved in many if not most major tenant improvements. If you're moving or adding walls, you'll most likely have to move the sprinkler heads to comply with code.\n\nThat's a tenant improvement cost that goes along with the rest of your build out. If the TIs are your responsibility, so is moving the sprinkler heads.\n\nIf there's something wrong with the system itself, as in its not functioning: that's the landlord's responsibility. But I'm not sure how you would know though unless you've got water leaking from pipes. If there is an issue, your construction team will most likely make you aware of it as they build out the space. Make them aware of your concern and see what they have to say.\n\nAlso: what does your broker say?", "replies": [{"id": "d0oronf", "text": "Great tips thank you. Broker is kind of a space cadet hence me asking but he said it's my responsibility", "replies": [{"id": "d0orpyh", "text": "Figured that was the deal with the broker, but just wanted to be sure you had one (no offense). Glad you found the input useful.", "replies": [{"id": "d0ozifb", "text": "Of course! No worries! Thanks again", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "d21mc5w", "text": "find another broker.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]