Property acquisition due diligence report checklist

Template Information

This checklist is a preliminary screening tool which must be completed for transactions involving the acquisition of property whether leased, purchased or other. it should be completed by a suitably experienced practitioner. the checklist is designed to cover a wide variety of transactions. some elements and reference documents may not apply or be available.

Category: general

Template Questions

  • Date property acquisition due diligence report completed
  • Completed by (include position and phone number)
  • Site Lease Arrangements
  • When does the lease expire?
  • What is the lease duration?
  • If yes, what is the option?
  • Year of first land development (if developed):
  • Status prior to development (swamp, wetland, marsh, greenfield, woodland, farm land, other):
  • Site History
  • If yes, provide copies of any reports
  • If yes, specify events and dates. Provide copies of investigation reports, where available.
  • If yes, specify events and dates. Provide copies of any correspondence.
  • If yes, specify events and dates. Provide copies of any correspondence
  • If yes provide details
  • If yes, provide details
  • If yes is there an Asbestos Management Plan available?
  • Chemical Storage
  • Underground Storage Tanks
  • If yes, provide details including location, volume, contents any registration or removal information
  • Location
  • Volume
  • Contents
  • Registration or removal information
  • Sumps / Drains / Oil Water Seperators
  • If yes, provide the following information for these units
  • Location(s)
  • Discharge information
  • Currently active or inactive
  • Above Ground Storage Tanks
  • If yes, provide the following information for all tanks: Location, volume, contents and is containment (bunding) present
  • Waste
  • If yes, describe the treatment process and applicable permits
  • Provide a list of wastes generated, existing vendor and disposal location(s)
  • Type of waste
  • Waste vendor
  • Disposal location
  • Groundwater
  • List events and include all relevant information
  • Describe discharge systems (sanitary, storm water, industrial wastewater):
  • Air Quality
  • Building condition
  • Electrical and lighting
  • If yes to any of the above describe concerns
  • Site security
  • Traffic management
  • Cranes and hoists
  • Hot work
  • Working at heights