The specific construction obligations the landlord must complete prior to possession.
By Angel Campa, Founder · Updated March 2026
Landlord work defines the baseline condition of the space at delivery. If the landlord is responsible for HVAC, restrooms, and ADA compliance but fails to complete these, the tenant bears the cost -- which can be $20-50/RSF for items that should have been included. Clear documentation of landlord obligations is essential for holding the landlord accountable and for calculating the actual construction budget the tenant must cover.
In the "Work Letter" exhibit or "Construction" section. May be described as "Base Building Work," "Landlord's Work," or "Shell Condition." Sometimes defined by reference to building standards (e.g., "Landlord shall deliver the Premises in shell condition per Exhibit C specifications").
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TI Allowance
The total monetary subsidy provided by the landlord for space customization.
TIA per RSF
The improvement allowance calculated on a per-square-foot basis.
Tenant's Work
The scope of construction the tenant is responsible for managing and funding.
Restoration Obligation
The duty of the tenant to remove improvements and restore the space upon exit.
HVAC Responsibility
Identifies whether the landlord or tenant is responsible for replacing HVAC units.
Common landlord work includes: base building HVAC, fire/life safety systems to code, ADA-compliant restrooms, core and shell completion, elevator service, electrical service to the floor, and sprinkler systems. The specific scope varies dramatically between shell condition and turnkey delivery.
Most leases require the landlord to correct defective work for a specified warranty period (typically 12 months after delivery). Beyond that, building standard items usually become the tenant's maintenance responsibility. The work letter should include a punch list process for identifying defects at delivery.
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