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Lease Posting and Tenant Signage

Required directory or wayfinding signage is present and legible critical (required)

Check that mall directory, directional, and wayfinding signs in common areas are installed where required, readable from normal walking distance, and not obscured.

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Tenant promotional signage in common areas complies with lease and mall rules critical (required)

Confirm temporary or permanent tenant signage in shared areas matches approved size, location, content, and duration requirements.

Yes No N/A

Signage is clean, intact, and free of damage

Inspect signs for fading, missing letters, broken mounts, graffiti, peeling graphics, or other visible defects.

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Unauthorized signage, flyers, or postings are absent critical (required)

Identify any non-approved postings, handbills, taped notices, or other unauthorized materials in common areas.

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Mall rules and emergency information postings are current

Verify that posted rules, emergency contact information, and required notices are current and reflect the latest approved version.

Yes No N/A

Signage placement does not obstruct egress, visibility, or accessibility routes critical (required)

Confirm signs do not reduce corridor width, block exits, cover life-safety devices, or interfere with accessible routes.

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Operating Hours and Public Access

Mall operating hours are posted in common areas critical (required)

Check that public-facing operating hours are posted at entrances or other required locations and are easy to read.

Yes No N/A

Posted operating hours match approved schedule critical (required)

Compare posted hours to the approved mall schedule, including holiday or special-event exceptions.

Yes No N/A

Common area access is consistent with opening and closing procedures critical (required)

Verify gates, doors, and access points are opened and secured according to the approved operating schedule.

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After-hours access restrictions are clearly communicated

Confirm any restricted access periods, security instructions, or emergency-only access rules are posted or communicated as required.

Yes No N/A

Holiday or temporary schedule changes are documented and approved

Verify any deviations from standard hours have documented approval and are communicated to tenants and visitors.

Yes No N/A

Cleanliness and Housekeeping

Floors, walkways, and seating areas are clean and free of visible debris critical (required)

Inspect common area floors, corridors, benches, and waiting areas for litter, spills, dust buildup, and other visible housekeeping deficiencies.

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Trash receptacles are available, not overflowing, and serviced regularly critical (required)

Check that waste containers are sufficient for traffic levels, not overflowing, and emptied on schedule.

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Restrooms and adjacent common areas are sanitary critical (required)

Verify restrooms, sinks, and nearby circulation areas are clean, stocked, and free of strong odors or visible sanitation issues.

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Spills, wet floors, and slip hazards are promptly controlled critical (required)

Confirm spill response is timely, warning signage is used when needed, and affected areas are cleaned or isolated.

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Common area odors, pest activity, or sanitation concerns are absent

Identify any persistent odors, pest evidence, or sanitation deficiencies that indicate housekeeping or maintenance issues.

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Cleaning frequency appears adequate for traffic and tenant mix

Assess whether visible conditions indicate cleaning frequency is sufficient for the current occupancy and foot traffic.

Maintenance Request Handling

Maintenance request intake method is available and communicated critical (required)

Verify tenants and staff have a clear method to report common area maintenance issues, including contact details or portal access.

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Recent maintenance requests are logged with date, issue, and status critical (required)

Check that maintenance requests are documented with sufficient detail to track response and resolution.

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Urgent safety-related requests are escalated promptly critical (required)

Confirm that hazards affecting life safety, accessibility, or security are prioritized and escalated according to procedure.

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Work orders show timely response and closure

Review a sample of recent work orders to confirm response time and closure are consistent with service-level expectations.

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Temporary repairs or barriers are used when needed critical (required)

Verify that unresolved issues are controlled with temporary measures such as barricades, signage, or restricted access until permanent repair is completed.

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Common Area Safety and Accessibility

Exit routes and corridors are unobstructed critical (required)

Check that corridors, exits, and egress paths are clear of carts, displays, stored materials, or other obstructions.

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Fire protection devices are visible and accessible critical (required)

Verify fire extinguishers, pull stations, alarm devices, and related equipment are not blocked and remain accessible.

Yes No N/A

Accessible routes and features are maintained critical (required)

Confirm accessible paths, ramps, door clearances, and other required features are usable and not impeded by temporary conditions.

Yes No N/A

General lighting supports safe circulation

Observe whether lighting levels appear adequate for safe movement and visibility in common areas, including entrances, corridors, and seating zones.

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Run: Retail Mall Common Area Lease Compliance Inspection

Lease Posting and Tenant Signage

Operating Hours and Public Access

Cleanliness and Housekeeping

Maintenance Request Handling

Common Area Safety and Accessibility

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