Legal Term
food truck commissary kitchen lease shared equipment maintenance liability
Legal Definition
A contractual provision in a lease agreement for a commissary kitchen that allocates responsibility and costs for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment jointly used by multiple tenants, such as industrial ovens, refrigeration units, and prep surfaces, specifying which party bears the financial and operational burden.
In Plain English
This clause decides who has to fix and pay for common kitchen tools that all food truck owners share in a commercial kitchen space.
Example in a Contract
Section 12. Shared Equipment Maintenance: Tenant shall be responsible for its pro-rata share, based on usage hours logged in Exhibit A, of all routine maintenance and repair costs for shared equipment as invoiced by Landlord's authorized service provider. For any single repair exceeding $2,500, Landlord shall provide at least two written estimates, and Tenant's share shall not exceed 30% of the total cost without prior written consent.
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