Utility Clarity—What to Ask Before the First Bill Hits

Utilities are one of the easiest things to overlook—and one of the most common sources

of lease confusion. Is the space separately metered? Are you paying for shared

systems? What’s the historical usage?

One tenant moved into a light industrial space expecting $400/mo in power costs. Their

first bill was over $1,100. Why? They were paying for the HVAC that served the entire

wing.

Ask These Before You Sign:

Are utilities separately metered or prorated?

Who maintains and replaces major systems (like HVAC)?

Can you review historical bills?

At CIG, we ensure every lease outlines utility responsibilities with zero gray area.

Because you shouldn’t need a spreadsheet to understand your overhead.