If I cannot operate my business, am I liable for rent? If the government closed my tenant’s business, not me, why can’t I collect rent? These questions face thousands of commercial tenants and landlords during the COVID-19...more
About to enter into a long term commercial lease? You may be subject to additional expenses beyond rent. Landlords often require that tenants accept certain repair and maintenance obligations during the term of the lease (a...more
When a tenant defaults, landlords have a difficult choice: do they immediately repossess the tenant’s space, sometimes referred to as self-help, or do they wait until they are formally awarded the right to possession? It’s a...more
Whether you are a commercial tenant or landlord, the issue of lease renewal versus lease extension can impact your business enormously. Recent Indiana cases have reaffirmed that understanding your leasehold obligations can...more