About the Developer

• What development models and services do you offer, i.e. fee-based developer, lease with option to purchase, long-term lease, etc.?
• How many charter schools have you developed nationally and locally? 

Predevelopment Costs & Fees

• What documents do you require the school to sign before you engage/incur costs?
• Who covers upfront predevelopment costs?
• Do you charge upfront fees to the school?
• What happens if the project does not move forward after costs are incurred?

Financing

• Do you require lease guarantees or lease deposits?
• How are your annual rents established?
• Do you provide a purchase option, and if so, how is the price calculated and when can the option be exercised?

Written by: Sara Sorbello, LISC

Special thank you to: Alex Shawe, Level Field Partners

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