The specific construction standards that have been established by the owner and architect to achieve a uniform element of design throughout the building and to establish a cost basis for tenant improvement charges and/or allowances. Such items may be changed only with the approval of the building owner or the managing representative.
A list of materials and finishes used in the build-out, repair or restoration of a tenant's leased area.
The level of tenant improvements the landlord includes in a typical lease. May be expressed as a dollar allowance or a work letter indicating the per square foot quantity and grade of improvement.
A list of materials and finishes used in the the build-out, repair or restoration of a tenant's suite.
A list of construction materials and finishes that represent what the Tenant Improvement (Finish) Allowance/ Work Letter is designed to cover while also serving to establish the landlord's minimum quality standards with respect to tenant finish improvements within the building. Examples of standard building items are: type and style of doors, lineal feet of partitions, quantity of lights, quality of floor covering, etc.
Services and finishes provided as part of the base rent paid by a tenant. See also Above Building Standard.
A list of construction materials and finishes used in building out office space for a tenant that the landlord contributes as part of the tenant improvements. Examples of standard building items are: doors, partitions, lights, floor covering, telephone outlets, etc. May also specify the quantity and quality of the materials to be used and often carries a dollar value. See also "Workletter".
The project specifications set out by the owner, usually in conjunction with the project architect. Details the type, quality and color selection available with respect to carpet, paint, light fixtures, wall coverings and other project finishes.
