WHERE WILL YOU LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS? / 163 . Will my rent increase? Some leases include provisions for rent increases. You need to know how large the increases will be and when they will occur. is responsible for the utilities, taxes, trash disposal, snow removal, and general maintenance, such as the HVAC and plumbing? If you are responsible for any of these, they will be additional over- head for your business. . Who . What is the current condition of the space? Is it satisfactory the way it is, or does it need to be painted and updated? Who is responsible for that? Many landlords will include a certain amount of what is called "build-out" when they rent space. Find out what the landlord is willing to do. . Will I have to guarantee the lease? For a relatively new business owner, most likely the landlord will require a personal guarantee for