What to look for when signing an office rental agreement

Author: Ceri G. James Date: 12/02/2010 15:35

When signing a rental agreement with a landlord, you are typically signing a preprinted; and for all intents and purposes a "standard" agreement. This agreement for the office space will cover all of the fine print between you and the landlord including what is expected from you as a tenant and what the landlord is responsible for.

Too many property rental companies take advantage of the rental agreement as an area where they can hide and deceive their clients ino signing and being contractually bound by the conditions found therein.

A rental agreement with The Business Centre assures you that all and any fine print which you have difficulty in understanding will be clearly explained to you before you sign the office rental agreement. This is in keeping with the best practices manner in which The Business Centre is run.

Rental Agreement Fine Print

Many office rental companies have rental agreements which appear on the surface to be all above board, however when you look deeper at the fine print and the contractual specifications within the rental agreement there are many clauses and conditions which are ambivalent and structured in such a way that the renter always benefits.

The Business Centre’s contracts have been drawn up with the client in mind and are written in plain and simple English to ensure that they are easily understood by whomever reads them. The conditions are clearly set out and do not hide any rental conditions which need to be fulfilled.

For easy to understand and transparent rental agreements and office space in the Bryanston, Rivonia and Fourways areas, contact The Business Centre today on +27 11 513 3300 or click here.

Rental Agreement Inclusions

From the specified office number and its allocated occupants, through to the number of parking spaces you have reserved; everything is included in your rental agreement.

The office space rental agreement needs to include every aspect of your office rental as this contract forms the basis of your relationship with the property owner. Never allow the property owner to verbally agree to any condition that you may have as the verbal contract is very easy to renege on and takes a lot more effort from your side should you have to fight it in the future.

The Business Centre provides serviced furnished and unfurnished office space to businesses looking for a professional and up market location for their organizations. They also offer virtual offices for those businesses who only need front end meeting space for their clients. For more information on how The Business Centre can help your business reach greater heights, contact them today on +27 11 513 3300 or click here.