Leasing Support

Supporting Leases that Promote High Performance Spaces and an Equitable Allocation of Responsibility to Energy and Carbon Reductions

The JB&B Deep Carbon Reduction Group is experienced in leasing support, both when representing the landlord and when representing the tenant. With Local Law 97 and other performance-based standards on the horizon, lease language on how to manage the shared responsibility of energy and carbon reduction in buildings has never been more important. Whether you need a fair approach to allocating LL97 financial penalties, development of a new high-performance tenant fit out standard, or a review of new green lease language, our experience and eye for detail protects both tenants and landlords alike.

Our Leasing Support Offerings:

• Review lease terms for language that may pertain to or affect energy usage, carbon emissions, water consumption, or related local laws.

• Propose modified of additional “green” lease language to promote sustainability.

• Update old building standards or Rules and Regulations to allow for energy-efficient operation.

• Review existing standards and evaluate language that pertains to energy efficiency, emissions, and related best-practices and propose modified or additional language to optimize energy efficiency, reduce emissions, or encourage energy-efficient behavior.

• Develop an equitable Local Law 97 penalty allocation method.