JULY 2005
Section 9
Finalization of Lease,
Administration and
Closeout of Lease
Page
Narrative ........................................................ 9-1
Condition Survey Report .......................... 9-1
Government Furnished Property .............. 9-1
Designating an Administrative
Contracting Officer ............................. 9-1
Creating a Lease File ............................... 9-2
Ownership of Alterations and
Improvements .................................... 9-3
Recording the Lease ................................ 9-3
Abstracting the Lease............................... 9-3
Finalization of Lease Checklist ................... 9-4
Lease Administration ................................ 9-6
Exercising Leasehold Rights .................... 9-6
Modifying The Lease/SLAs ...................... 9-7
Monitoring Lessor's Performance ............ 9-7
Vacant Leased Space .............................. 9-7
Superseding Leases................................. 9-8
Expansion Requirements ......................... 9-8
Lease Extensions ..................................... 9-9
Renewal Options ...................................... 9-9
Succeeding Leases .................................. 9-9
Failure to Perform................................... 9-12
Vacating Premises ................................. 9-12
Administration and Closeout of Lease
Checklist ............................................... 9-14
VA DESIGN GUIDE
LEASE BASED OUTPATIENT CLINICS
CONTENTS - SECTION 9