Figuring out who covers buildout costs is one of the most confusing parts of signing a commercial lease. This guide breaks down the three ways TI costs typically get handled—landlord allowances, tenant-funded buildouts, and turnkey deals—plus what affects how much allowance you can negotiate and how to evaluate whether a deal actually works for your budget.

Mark Allan Contracting, serving Metro Atlanta since 1999, specializes in commercial construction for industrial, restaurant, office, and retail spaces.

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