Glossary of Useful Retail Leasing Terms

In the following section, we have defined some of the most commonly used terms in the real estate industry, as referenced in the previous sections of this leasing tool kit. Read on to familiarize yourself with these terms as you progress through your leasing journey.

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Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), MEP Systems
In building design and construction, MEP stands for “mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.” MEP design is critical for planning, decision-making, documentation, performance- and cost-estimation, construction, and operating/maintaining the resulting facilities.