Tenant Improvements (TI) Tenant Improvements (TI)
The expense to physically improve the property to attract new tenants to new or vacated space, which may include new improvements or remodeling. May be paid by tenant, landlord, or both. Typically, tenants are provided with a market rate TI allowance ($/sq. ft.) that the owner will contribute towards improvements. The tenant must pay for amounts above the TI allowance desired by the tenant.