In the last month of the most progressive Seattle City Council term in recent history, the Council passed an ordinance restricting a landlord’s right to use certain security measures for commercial leases in the City....more
On May 26, 2020, Mayor de Blasio signed into effect N.Y.C. Council Int. No. 1932-A (2020). The law amends NYC administrative code by rendering unenforceable provisions in commercial leases providing for personal guaranties by...more
In the opening scene of the 2008 “stoner action comedy” Pineapple Express, as Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue” pumps out of the car’s stereo speakers, the film’s protagonist, Dale Denton (Seth Rogen), in various disguises...more
Whether it is expanding into a new market or moving out of the proverbial garage, it is common for a startup company to sign a commercial lease agreement in its early stages. In negotiating the lease, the company’s legal...more
Hot real estate topics, cool beverages & networking with friends in real estate and other industries! Thursday, June 25: Tenant default: tips for negotiation of lease provisions on the front and rights of tenants on the...more