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Common area charge back to tenant

John Kuczura: SDI, LLC; March 25, 2013

To Whom It May Concern:

The introduction to the ANSI/BOMA Z65.5-2010 - Retail Buildings standard (page 1) states that Exterior Gross Area (EGA) is “… fundamental to the calculation of rent and common area charges…”

Does BOMA offer any guidance as to a preferred methodology in how the common area may be charged back to the tenant?

Thank you,
John Kuczura.

David Fingret: Extreme Measures Inc.; March 25, 2013

Hi John

The BOMA Retail Standard does not calculate any charge back (or pro-rated share) of common area to any tenants.