Lease exits are supposed to be simple, but commercial sites rarely behave that way. A few scuffs near a doorway, a stained ceiling tile, a chipped edge on the loading bay, and suddenly, both sides feel like they're paying for someone else's problem. The smartest way to avoid that tension is to document what's visible while the space is still in its "starting state." It keeps repair conversations factual, not emotional, and it protects relationships as much as budgets. In this article, we will discuss how baseline documentation supports fair dilapidations outcomes at lease end.