Real Estate and Leasing

Space Management staff provide real estate and leasing services for UW-Madison.

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Responsibilities for the administration of University owned real estate include:

  • Coordinating real estate transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, and gift property
  • Support objectives of Schools and Colleges assisting with strategic planning and property development
  • Easements, legal descriptions, and deeds
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Property appraisals

Space Management manages lease identification and execution when space needs cannot be met in existing campus buildings.

Responsibilities include:

  • Representing UW in lease negotiations and administration
  • Evaluating space needs, working with deans, departments, and state budget analysts
  • Locating appropriate privately-owned space
  • Project management and tenant improvements
  • Processing rent payments and other lease-related bills
  • Resolving tenant and landlord disputes