When leasing a property, there are certain responsibilities for both the owner and the tenant. For example, routine health and safety checks, i.e. on gas and electrical equipment, are needed for the business owner to ensure the security of the premises from which to work. Many commercial owners would assign responsibilities to their tenant to maintain the property to a certain standard while assuring to manage any required structural changes. However, that may not always be the case. The commercial lease conditions will specify who is liable for the property’s maintenance and repairs. To have a better understanding, this should always be discussed with the landlord before committing to a commercial contract.