One of the most important considerations when entering into a traditional lease with a flex operator is how they will use the space and how that may affect the other tenants in the building.

Defining and memorializing rules and regulations, a construction timeline and other policies in the lease agreement is critical to avoid any confusion and potentially awkward conversations later on. It’s critical to have people with different areas of expertise involved in the beginning of the lease negotiation process to address these issues before the agreement is cemented.

One example is having dogs on the property. Having pets in the workplace might not be typical for more traditional office tenants, but many coworking subscribers consider it a must-have perk.

Your lease negotiating team must ensure there are policies that address these situations.