A brand-new building, a clean slate and, hopefully, no expensive surprises. For a tenant taking newly built premises, it is easy to assume that repairs will be someone else’s problem for the foreseeable future. However, a full repairing obligation can tell a different story. If defects emerge after occupation, the important questions are not just what has gone wrong, but who must put it right and who will ultimately foot the bill. Start With the Lease The starting point is the lease.
