1. Follow Official Sources at the State, County, and Municipal Level
Make sure you follow any rules and restrictions about accessing the leased premises and surrounding areas before, during, and after a severe storm or hurricane. Remember that those rules and restrictions exist to protect you and your property.
2. Insurance
Remember to gather your certificates of insurance and any contact information that may be helpful in case of a claim. It is important to know what your lease says about handling insurance proceeds.
3. Force Majeure
Familiarize yourself with any force majeure clause of your lease to make sure you understand what your rights and duties are in case of a severe storm or hurricane.
4. Maintenance and Repair
Make sure you understand your duties regarding maintenance and repair of the leased premises, especially roof, AC, electrical and water lines.
5. Casualty Provisions
Make sure you understand your rights and liabilities regarding repairs to the leased premises and/or building in the event of a severe storm or hurricane. Review whether or not major damages (as defined in your lease) grant abatement of rent or option to terminate the lease.
6. Technology
If you have not done so already, remember to back up all your information and store it in a hard drive that you may protect from the elements. If your hardware or electronic devices get wet, do not power them on until you contact your IT person.
7. Utility Services Provision
If your utilities are partially or permanently interrupted, have a plan to protect your goods, especially perishable inventory. Make sure you know what your role per the lease is to get your services restored.
STAY SAFE!
CORONEL DAVID LAW FIRM
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