Spell Out Your Right to Shut Down Electricity

Shutting down the electricity in a tenant’s space may become necessary at some point, either because of circumstances in the center or building, such as repairs or an upgrade to the electrical system, circumstances out of your control, such as an order from the utility company, or an emergency situation like flooding or a fire. But if your lease doesn’t carve out your right to electricity shutdowns, you could be on the hook for damage they cause to a tenant’s business.