# Industrial Mall > Industrial Mall means a complex composed of one or multiple buildings, subdivided into units for distinct industrial uses, offering shared services **Term:** Industrial Mall **Last updated:** 2026-07-29 ## Definition ## What Industrial Mall Means in a Contract An Industrial Mall, when referenced in a lease, occupancy agreement, or property management contract, describes a complex made up of one or more buildings that has been subdivided into discrete units for industrial, warehousing, or light manufacturing purposes. Unlike a typical retail mall, the tenants are businesses engaged in production, storage, distribution, or assembly rather than consumer facing shops. The contract language usually treats the mall as a single legal or operational entity even though multiple independent tenants occupy separate units within it. The defining contractual feature is the coexistence of private, exclusive space (the leased unit) with shared or common facilities that benefit all occupiers. These shared elements might include loading docks, parking areas, security systems, waste management, or utility connections. A well drafted agreement clarifies which portions of the property are exclusive to a tenant and which are communal, since this distinction drives cost allocation and maintenance responsibility. ## How Industrial Mall Is Defined or Measured Contracts typically define an Industrial Mall by reference to a site plan or schedule attached to the agreement, showing the boundaries of each unit and the common areas. Measurement is usually expressed in square footage or square meters, distinguishing between the net leasable area assigned to a tenant and the gross area that includes a proportionate share of shared spaces. Because industrial tenants often require specific operational features, such as ceiling height, floor load capacity, or dedicated vehicle access, the definition section of the contract may incorporate technical specifications alongside the spatial description. Some agreements also define the mall by reference to the totality of buildings on a registered title or parcel of land, ensuring that any future expansion or subdivision is captured within the same contractual framework. - Site plans or floor plans annexed as schedules - Square footage calculations for leasable versus common areas - Technical specifications relevant to industrial use - Reference to the underlying land title or parcel ## Where Industrial Mall Appears in Agreements The term most commonly surfaces in commercial leases, property management agreements, and service contracts tied to shared infrastructure. It is closely related to arrangements found in a