Separate tenant work from shared areas
Start with a simple site plan showing each storefront, common walkway, parking aisle and service entrance. Identify who can approve work in each area. A tenant request for glass cleaning may not authorize changes to the shared parking layout or replacement of a protective post. Record those boundaries in the request so quotes cover the same property areas.
Choose task frequency by the problem
Keep routine appearance work separate from repairs. Storefront glass, localized walkway soil, faded markings and damaged door hardware need different descriptions. Ask for separate line items and proposed timing for each. A combined visit may be convenient, but it should not hide which task is included, which needs a separate approval or what would trigger an additional visit.
Plan access around the businesses
List loading periods, public entrances and areas that cannot close together. Ask how a proposed work area would be separated from customers and how tenants would learn about a closure. When parking markings are involved, distinguish refreshing an approved layout from redesigning spaces. Ontario’s public-space guidance addresses accessibility when spaces are created or substantially changed; fresh paint alone is not proof of compliance.
Compare a usable scope
Compare the surfaces and quantities included, closure assumptions, cleanup responsibilities and any exclusions. Request a clear way to identify completed items and unresolved defects. This makes a proposal easier to assess without assuming that a single contract guarantees lower costs or fewer complaints.
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Parking lot maintenance · Commercial windows and glazing · Line painting