At the end of a lease term, there are requirements on the Lessee
to "make good" the premises back to a condition that is
agreed within the terms of the Lease, but usually subject to
"fair wear and tear".
Often the "make good" conditions can be extensive and
specific such as:
- recarpeting the premises;
- removing all partitions and walls installed in the
premises;
- returning the premises to open plan configuration;
- re-positioning the air conditioning ducting to open plan
configuration;
- replacing damaged ceiling tiles and grids;
- reinstating the structure of any part of the premises which has
been penetrated or altered by or on behalf of the Lessee.
Whereas at other times, the terms of a lease can be such that
the Lessee is simply required to "make good the premises to
their condition at the commencement date of the Lease, subject to
fair wear and tear".
