Lease Dispute Hvac Costs

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The user is dealing with a lease dispute regarding HVAC costs in a commercial space in Boca Raton, FL. The lease specifies that the tenants share of HVAC expenses should be based on a cooling load factor. The user installed an additional HVAC unit due to insufficient cooling from the landlords system. The user is billed monthly and annually, but believes the charges do not reflect actual usage or consider the additional unit. The user should review the lease for specific terms, confirm the cooling load factor with an HVAC engineer, and discuss discrepancies with the landlord. Legal consultation may be necessary to address billing issues and ensure compliance with lease terms.

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I rent a commercial spot in Mizner Park located in East Boca Raton, FL. Upon build out of my space I installed a *,* ton unit in addition the the Landlords provided HVAC split system. Thats located on the top of the roof that provides HVAC to all the tenants in my building. It was determined that the LL HVAC was not suffucent to cool my space and that why mine was added. Pursuant to my lease language the my cooling load share is to be based on usage or a load factor determined by an engineer and based on my floor plans.
It sounds like you might be dealing with a lease dispute regarding HVAC costs. Here are a few things you might consider:
- Review your lease agreement for specific terms on HVAC responsibilities and costs.
- Consult with an HVAC engineer to determine your actual usage.
- Discuss the situation with your landlord to reach an amicable resolution based on the lease terms.
Is there a particular issue you're facing with the landlord regarding this HVAC matter?
Since I opened and started paying rent I've been billed $* a month every month and at the end of the year the billing is trued up and Im billed an additional amount once reconciled. This seems to go against my lease language and actual usage and the consideration of my *.* ton unit
It sounds like you're facing a billing issue related to HVAC costs that may not align with your lease agreement. Consider these steps:
- Re-read your lease for specific clauses about HVAC billing.
- Gather documentation of your HVAC usage.
- Request a detailed breakdown of the charges from your landlord.
- Consult with an attorney to review your lease and help address discrepancies.
Would you like to explore connecting with a local lawyer who can assist you further with this matter?
B. LANDLORD PROVIDED RV AC SYSTEM ENERGY EXPENSE *. Tenant's share of HV AC System Energy Expense shall be computed by multiplying the applicable energy expenses and costs incurred by Landlord in connection with operating the Landlord provided HVAC System (i.e., electricity, natural gas, water, steam and sewer (as the case may be)), by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be Tenant's relative cooling load factor, and the denominator of which shall be the total of all relative cooling load factors for non-Anchor spaces in the Shopping Center which are leased, open and operating, and which utilize the corresponding Landlord provided HV AC system.
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It seems like you have a complex lease and billing issue regarding HVAC expenses. Understanding your lease terms and how your share is calculated is crucial. Would you like me to help clarify any specific part of the lease, or do you have any more details on the billing discrepancies?
I just provided my lease language. Can you describe it
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The lease language you provided outlines how the tenant's share of HVAC system energy expenses should be calculated. It specifies that your share is based on a fraction, where the numerator is your relative cooling load factor and the denominator is the total of all relative cooling load factors for non-anchor spaces using the landlord's HVAC system. This suggests that your billing should reflect your actual usage relative to other tenants.
If you have concerns about discrepancies, consider these steps:
- Confirm your cooling load factor with an HVAC engineer.
- Compare this factor against the monthly and annual billing.
- Discuss the findings with your landlord for a more accurate billing.
Would you like to explore connecting with a local lawyer who can assist you further with this matter?
First of all. I have their billing statement and they have my square footage wrong and they never gave me any consideration for the unit I installed. On top of that their unit provided no cool air. I *% rely on mine
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It sounds like you're dealing with significant discrepancies in your lease and billing. Have you tried discussing the incorrect square footage and lack of consideration for your installed unit with your landlord? If not, it might be a good first step before considering legal action.
I want to know if by law them must consider my unit in the engineers load factor?
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In Florida, lease agreements typically govern how expenses like HVAC costs are calculated. Whether your installed unit should be considered in the engineer's load factor would largely depend on the specific language of your lease. Consider these steps:
- Review your lease for clauses regarding tenant-installed equipment.
- Consult an HVAC engineer for an independent assessment.
- Discuss the situation with your landlord based on your findings.
Would you like to explore connecting with a local lawyer who can assist you further with this matter?