Due Diligence Scorecard
Comparing the Options and Making an Informed Decision
After the tenant has received responses back from the short listed landlords – usually in the form of a Letter of Intent (LOI) – the tenant will need to analyze the proposals against one another. This comparative analysis evaluates the financial (rent, expenses, TI allowances), the legal (term, options, use) and the operational terms of a specific deal it is preferable that a tenant be able to compare the green characteristics of the particular deals as well. A scorecard that includes each buildings green attributes will allow for more informed decisions around a company’s green leasing decisions.
Click here to download an example of a Due Diligence Scorecard.
Comparative checklist – ensuring property fits the green lease criteria
Guidelines and Resources
Development of General Plans is a long and complex process. For guidance, explore these resources:
- State of California General Plan Guidelines
- California Strategic Growth Council
- California Energy Comission Energy Aware Planning Guide
- Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
- Climate and CEQA General Plan FAQs from the Attorney General’s Office
- Analysis of the landmark settlement establishing CEQA-mandated consideration of climate change in general planning
- Feedback from the Attorney General to San Bernardino and Mission Viejo regarding consideration of environmental issues in their General Plan updates.