Legal Term
Spot Hidden Storage Fees in Craft Brewery Taproom Lease
Legal Definition
The practice of identifying undisclosed or ambiguously defined charges for storage space, equipment, or inventory within a commercial lease agreement for a brewery's on-premises consumption area, often buried within broader clauses like 'Additional Rent,' 'Operating Expenses,' or 'Utility Costs.'
In Plain English
Finding secret or surprise fees for storing your beer, supplies, or equipment in your brewery's taproom lease that the landlord didn't clearly tell you about upfront.
Example in a Contract
Tenant shall be responsible for all costs associated with the storage of brewing equipment and finished product within the Premises, including but not limited to HVAC, security, and fire suppression system pro-rata shares attributable to designated storage areas, as determined by Landlord in its sole discretion. Such costs shall be deemed Additional Rent and payable within 30 days of invoice.
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