Guide to Reopening Business Amid Covid-19: Tenants

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps your business will need to take to reopen as restrictions are lifted across the country. While your exact reopening strategy will depend on your home state and business type, you can use this guide as a starting point to help you plan and prepare for the “new normal.”

Tenants: Things to consider when tenants return

Communicate with your landlord so you understand

When the building is open (day/hours)
Adjustments to building occupancy requirement
What they are requiring/implementing regarding health and safety protocols
Adjustments to common areas and your leased space
Any enhanced cleaning and disinfecting tasks including those for which you would be responsible
How you will get updates on any changes to protocols
Visitors, building service, and delivery limitations
How they are complying with local and state Covid19 regulation

Consider a phased-in return to comply with social distancing

Time: Hours/Days/Weeks
Department
Functionality
Preference of employees

Work with your legal advisor regarding

High-risk employees
Testing options
Notification protocols
When you can send someone home

Procure and deploy health and safety supplies for employees, visitors, and deliveries

Hand sanitizer
Disinfecting wipes
Facial coverings

Within your space

Post signs in high traffic areas regarding safety reminders and occupancy limits
Reconfigure work environments to accommodate social distancing and better ventilation.
Conference rooms (limit or use for storage)
Separate/Assigned workstations
Reception areas

Communicate with your employees

Any and all new property protocols
Your phased-in plan for return
Any testing/screening plans by either you or the property owner
New cleaning standards
What to do and who to contact with questions
Appoint a team member to monitor local and state Covid19 regulations
Implement a clean desk policy to facilitate more thorough cleaning and disinfecting

Different asset classes will have slightly different requirements, please feel free to contact SVN Bluestone & Hockley Advisors for further assistance. Below are additional resources for businesses as the country reopens.