Commerical Tenant Permit Question

[Chris G.]

New here to the commercial side of things so apologize in advance if these are basic questions. We have a commercial space for rent which the tenant signed the lease and paid already. However they are now in the process of getting utilities on and a permit for their business. I'm assuming even though they can't move in yet this is there responsibility and we shouldn't prorate their rent because of this. Also in order for them to get their permit they need the certificate of occupancy now I've tried finding this answer online but haven't came with a clear answer. Is this something the tenant can acquire or is it the owners responsibility to do (current owner doesn't have copy)? Should the certificate of occupancy been given to the tenant at the lease signing or now that he's requesting it?