Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA)
TIA: landlord provides funds for space build-out. Expressed: $/SF. Used for: interior construction, flooring, electrical, plumbing, HVAC. Structure: amount, eligible scope, disbursement (direct pay or reimbursement), approval process, and deadline (use or forfeit). Excess: tenant pays. End of lease: improvements become landlord’s (most common), or tenant restores (expensive). Negotiate restoration carefully. Landlord recoups through rent.
What It Is
- Landlord funds build-out
- Expressed: $/SF
- Interior construction + finishes
Structure
- Amount, eligible scope
- Disbursement, approval
- Deadline: use or forfeit
End of Lease
- Improvements become landlord’s
- Or restore (expensive)
- Negotiate carefully
Related Terms
- Lease — Rental agreement
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Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. Ch. 83, Part II
The Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act governs lease agreements, security deposits, maintenance obligations, and the eviction process.
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