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.
Cross-check fit-out condition against the fit-out approval checklist, record safety systems separately using the premises safety handover checklist, and confirm handover terms were already fixed during lease due diligence.
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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