Hot and Cold Water Question for Commercial Property

[Tina Chen]

Hi everyone, I have a quick question regarding my commercial building rental. Recently the hot water stopped working and my landlord says that's the responsibility of the tenant to fix. I am not sure whether commercial warehouse laws are different than residential, but it seems pretty odd that this very basic feature that the landlord should provide is the responsibility of the tenant (me) to fix. Would someone who has a commercial broker license or has been through similar case enlighten me please? 

[Jon Holdman]

What type of lease do you have?  What does it say?   Commercial leases are VERY different than residential.  Its very common for the lease to put maintenance on tenants.  Dig out your lease and have a look.