Industrial Real Estate Questions, Answered
Practical answers to the industrial real estate questions GTA tenants, investors, and owners ask me most often.
Rent & Pricing
Size & Specs
How many truck-level doors per 10,000 SF should a distribution centre have?
Most active GTA distribution centres need 1 truck-level dock door per 8,000-10,000 SF, meaning a 100,000 SF facility sho…
What clear height should I look for in a GTA distribution centre in 2026?
For most GTA distribution operations in 2026, the right clear height is 36 feet — that's the modern Class-A standard and…
Process
What is a sublease in industrial real estate?
A sublease in industrial real estate is an arrangement where the original tenant (the sublandlord) rents all or part of …
What does triple net (NNN) mean in a commercial lease?
A triple net (NNN) lease means the tenant pays base rent plus three additional cost layers: property taxes, building ins…
What is a tenant improvement allowance in an industrial lease?
A tenant improvement allowance (TI) is a cash contribution from the landlord to help the tenant build out or modify a le…
How long is a typical GTA industrial lease term in 2026?
Typical GTA industrial lease terms in 2026 are 5-10 years, with 5-year terms standard for tenants under 50,000 SF and 7-…
What is a free rent allowance in an industrial lease?
A free rent allowance is a period at the start of an industrial lease — typically one to six months — where the tenant p…
Comparisons
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