A commercial handover should record the premises condition, measured area, keys, access, utilities, meters, landlord equipment, fit-out status, defects, safety systems and outstanding approvals before rent and operational responsibility begin.
What premises details should be confirmed?
- address and unit;
- usable area;
- permitted use;
- parking and loading;
- handover date.
What condition should be recorded?
- floors, walls and ceilings;
- doors and glazing;
- water and drainage;
- electrical capacity;
- air conditioning.
Which access items must be delivered?
- keys and cards;
- parking remotes;
- loading access;
- service routes;
- security contacts.
What fit-out records matter?
- approved plans;
- landlord works;
- tenant works;
- defect list;
- warranties and manuals.
What should the signed handover include?
- meter readings;
- inventory;
- photographs;
- outstanding actions;
- signatures.
Where should you continue your research?
Use Commercial, Learn and the directory.
Create one signed handover record.
Include every meter, key, defect and outstanding approval.
Find commercial-property supportFrequently asked questions
Should commercial meters be recorded at handover?
Yes. Record identifiers, readings and the account responsibility date.
Should fit-out defects be listed?
Yes. Use a signed schedule with photographs and completion dates.
Does handover prove the business can operate?
No. Licensing and permitted-use checks remain separate.
Sources & References
- Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning
- Department of Business Development
- Office of the Consumer Protection Board
- Royal Thai Government Gazette
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