Offices and businesses
Who covers shared areas in a janitorial quote?
Confirm whether entrances, hallways and restrooms are included in the tenant’s agreement or handled separately by the property manager.
Identify each shared area by name
When two tenants use one entrance, “clean the office” may leave the vestibule, mat or hallway unclear. On the walkthrough, distinguish the inside of each suite from the building’s common areas. The same question applies to a restroom customers use even if it sits outside the unit.
Find the person who can approve the work
A tenant can describe what they see each day, while the building owner or manager may be responsible for shared spaces. Get both the scope and the authorizing contact straight before asking the cleaning crew to add an area. State whether an exterior door, interior pane or public waiting area is included.
Give the cleaner one place to send questions
Ask who handles changed hours, locked common doors or another tenant’s request. A clear agreement helps the office, owner and cleaner resolve the same question once.
See the walkthrough guide and the commercial cleaning service page.
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