Houston Leasing Information - Tenant's
Rights to Make Repairs
An expanded tenant's version of this lease clause will
ensure that the tenant will be able to force the landlord to make repairs
within a reasonable period of time, or allow the tenant to make the
repairs himself and deduct the cost from the next rental payment. It
will also provide for the arbitration of disputes arising out of such
action by either party, landlord or tenant.
The Six Step Approach
Step 1: Analyze Requirements
Step 2: Analyze the Market
Step 3: Identify Opportunities
Step 4: Goals and Objectives
Step 5: Develop Strategy
Step 6: Execute Strategy
Key Issues in a Lease
A Tenant's Perspective
Non-Disturbance
Non-Disturbance and Memorandum of Lease
Tenant's Rights to Make Repairs
Assignment and Subletting
Abatement of Rent When Tenant Is Prevented from
Using Premises
Quality of Construction-Standard for Maintenance,
Repairs & Operations
Definition of Fair Market Rental Rate
Default by Tenant
Operating Costs, Taxes & Utilities
Tenant's Indemnification
Administration Fee