David

Watch on new leases, USPS is including a Utilities Service and Equipment rider in on leases with USPS Maintenance. The language contradicts the USPS Partial maintenance rider by implying that Lessors are responsible for everything other than monthly bills and light bulb replacement. We’ve included language under “Other Provisions” that stipulates that the lessor provides systems (A/C, Heat, Electrical, Etc.) in good working order on day one of the lease only and all subsequent maintenance is at the cost of the tenant.
Also, for those of us with multiple properties, make certain of the maintenance provisions when you receive a call from EMCOR. We’ve had 5 calls now calling for maintenance on items that are not our responsibility according to the lease and EMCOR tries to make us take care of them.