Rights of Cancellation In the event that a tenant finds himself in a position of needing to sublease the premises, the landlord may exercise the right of termination to regain possession of the premises. This provision is most commonly used when a tenant is successful in subleasing the premises, and the landlord makes a demand … Read More
Save Money and Time in Resolving the Case One question that lawyers get asked by their clients is, “how long will it take to resolve the matter”? It is well known that the courts always seem to be backed up, and getting on the docket is a challenge. Therefore, it is the lawyer’s duty to … Read More
There are several areas that a lawyer should explore in locating the right expert for its case. I recommend that a lawyer write down a few areas of its case before turning to a search engine or a professional expert witness company. Whether it be a partnership dispute, property management, brokerage dispute, or fiduciary responsibilities, … Read More
One of the most common landlord and tenant disputes is additional charges agreed to in a lease are the common area expenses (CAM). In a multi-tenant property, where the landlord maintains the property outside of the leased premises, is known as the common area. When a contract is entered into between a landlord and a … Read More
Relationships between landlords and tenants should be professional but also clearly defined. Both parties have expectations that they need to live up to, but when lines are blurred, expectations and duties can become problematic. Friendships between landlords and tenants can seem beneficial but often lead to communication problems. Selection of a Tenant Once the landlord … Read More
For Commercial Properties (Industrial, shopping centers) Commercial leasing in a shopping center or an industrial center needs serious security and maintenance measures in order to be successful. A shopping center that has graffiti and bars on the windows is a major distraction for successful leasing. On the other hand, an industrial building that has high … Read More
April of 2021, the Biden administration has introduced several tax laws that can dramatically impact the real estate business. The reason behind these tax changes is to make up for the devasting effects of the pandemic. The money is needed to fund the “American Jobs Plan” and infrastructure. These trillions of dollars have to be … Read More
Are you a lawyer involved with a complex real estate litigation case? If yes, you’re in the right place. Let’s presume your adversary in the case is a party in a real estate transaction such as a: broker, agent, individual, partner, or property manager. The adversary files a complaint against your client, but you need … Read More
Subleasing is always a risky situation but during a pandemic, the new tenant and the existing tenant must be even more careful. Listed below are good tips on the way the parties may protect themselves: Make sure the Subtenant pays its rent directly to the landlord. The new tenant should not count on the Sublessor … Read More
Lawyers have a duty to advise their clients of pending changes in the law. Of course, not every tenant (client) is currently doing business with their trusted lawyer. Therefore, a smart lawyer should probably send out a notice to past and present clients of a proposed tax change that may have dire effects on the … Read More
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