The use of a commercial lease to rip off minority owners in a closely held business
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Nonprofit Tenants and Lease Agreements: Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid
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Landlord and Tenant Lease Risk Reduction for the Cannabis Industry
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Commercial/Retail Therapy: Assessing the Pandemic’s Impact on Real Estate
Law Brief®: Debra Bodian Bernstein and Richard Schoenstein Discuss Commercial Lease Defaults During COVID-19
COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Trends (Part One)
How an Am Law 200 Firm is Working Towards Solutions to 2020’s Challenges with Jeremy Sacks: On Record PR
Williams Mullen's COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Landlord and Tenant Negotiations for Existing Commercial Leases Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Blakes Continuity Podcast: Litigation Fever – Part I: What Lies Ahead?
Commercial Leases - Navigating a New Normal
Strategies for Negotiating with a Franchisee and Franchisor
The California Supreme Court weighed in on the validity of commercial lease co-tenancy provisions with its recent opinion in JJD-HOV Elk Grove, LLC v. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC. A commercial lease co-tenancy clause conditions a...more
Recent legislative changes impose new requirements for owners of California commercial properties, at least with respect to certain specified types of tenants. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the Commercial Tenant Protection Act,...more
On September 30, 2024, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1103, an unprecedented legislative measure affecting non-residential landlords’ transactions with a broadly defined class of “qualified commercial tenants.”...more
On this episode of “Terra Firma: Conversations on Commercial Real Estate,” Stacey C. Tyler and Stephen Tanico continue their term sheet series, this time focusing on lease deals and the value of attorney review prior to...more
Today on “Terra Firma: Conversations on Commercial Real Estate,” Stacey Tyler invites PACE Loan Group COO Bali Kumar to discuss a specialized loan product known as Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE financing, a program...more
Two new laws go into effect on January 1, 2025, which will impact how commercial landlords manage their properties, as well as the timeline for unlawful detainer (eviction) cases....more
Case 1: AP Wireless II (UK) Ltd v On Tower UK Ltd - In a landmark judgment, the Upper Tribunal considers the lease/licence distinction, clarifying exclusive possession, term certain and contractual interpretation in the...more
California law has long treated commercial and residential tenancies differently. Consumer protection-focused regulations enacted to protect residential tenants were legally considered inapplicable to business tenants which...more
Commercial leases are a critical source of income and financial stability for property owners, but the current evolving economic environment presents many risks. One of the primary concerns is when a tenant falls behind on...more
Falling behind on rent or otherwise defaulting on lease obligations can lead to serious consequences for commercial tenants, including the landlord instituting legal proceedings for eviction and monetary damages. However,...more
California Senate Bill 1103 ("SB 1103") takes effect January 1, 2025 and will impact leases, amendments, and other lease modifications with respect to commercial property in California. In an effort to provide additional...more
Today we’re going to talk about one of the more common ways that a majority owner can rip off minority owners in a closely held business. And that is by causing the company to enter into a lease with an affiliate of the...more
When commercial landlords negotiate leases with prospective tenants, they understandably focus on key commercial terms, such as rental rate and renewal options. While that focus is justified, landlords should never overlook...more
The cannabis industry in the United States has experienced rapid growth, with an increasing number of states legalizing the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. As of 2023, nearly half of the U.S....more
It’s “Love your High Street Week”! So, what better way to start the week than to consider two significant legal reforms announced by the government last week, that are intended to boost and revitalise the High Street...more
As demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations continues to rise, commercial property owners are increasingly being approached by vendors offering to install these stations at no upfront cost. The appeal is obvious: an...more
When managing commercial real estate, landlords must navigate a complex array of legal, financial and operational challenges to protect their investments and ensure smooth tenant relationships. However, a series of common...more
On September 30, 2024, Governor Newsom approved California Senate Bill No. 1103, which extends certain rights previously reserved for residential tenants to “qualified commercial tenants,” which includes any tenant that is...more
Commercial lease law is constantly evolving, with court rulings providing particularly interesting insights into the negotiation and management of commercial leases. Our selection of some of the High Court’s major decisions...more
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, California commercial property owners will have to contend with new (and expanded) tenant protections for any small business or nonprofit that is a “qualified commercial tenant” under SB 1103. More...more
The field of real estate law and commercial leasing is established and well-tested. For this reason, most landlords and tenants that enter into negotiations with their legal team and real estate brokers are very familiar with...more
Organizations now consistently include environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in their policies, and the real estate sector is no exception. For stakeholders in the real estate sector, ESG factors are increasingly...more
Since the publication of our blog, Tenants Beware: The Risks of Landlord Tax Liabilities, draft legislation released by the Department of Finance on August 12, 2024, has proposed a change to the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the...more
Les facteurs ESG, c’est-à-dire les facteurs environnementaux, sociaux et de gouvernance, sont désormais bien présents dans les politiques des organisations. Le secteur immobilier n’y échappe pas; les facteurs ESG occupent...more
The good-guy guaranty is a commonly used form of security in the field of commercial leasing. Despite appearing straightforward, the fundamentals of a good-guy guaranty are often misunderstood by landlords, tenants and...more