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Broker Promised 'Plug-and-Play' TI, GC Delivered Plug-and-Pray

ricklahkar
3 hours ago
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Broker: TI allowance is 'plug-and-play' GC: Plug = $78k change order, Play = 8-week HVAC lead + city plan check Landlord: Don't worry, CAM rec captures it Tenant: Why does my coffee bar have a depreciation schedule? 😅🧾

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