When it comes to the sale or financing of real property, tenant estoppel certificates are not just formalities—they are crucial documents that confirm the status of existing leases. Tenant estoppel certificates offer...more
8/7/2025
/ Buyers ,
Commercial Leases ,
Contract Terms ,
Due Diligence ,
Estoppel Certificates ,
Financing ,
Landlords ,
Leases ,
Lenders ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Risk Management ,
Sellers ,
Tenants
A significant inducement in many new leases and lease renewals is landlord funding and/or constructing improvements that customize the leased premises to the needs of the tenant’s business. The allocation of cost for these...more
4/9/2025
/ Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Real Estate Contracts ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Contract Terms ,
Due Diligence ,
Landlords ,
Permits ,
Property Improvements ,
Tenants
While landlords prefer tenants with the strongest financial positions to sign leases, they may sometimes accept a “shell” entity — created solely to operate the business at the leased premises — provided that an upper-tier...more
1/28/2025
/ Breach of Contract ,
Commercial Leases ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Financial Guarantee Requirements ,
Guarantors ,
Landlords ,
Property Owners ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Rental Property ,
Risk Management ,
Shell Corporations ,
Tenants
Clients often request that their counsel focus lease negotiations exclusively on those terms most likely to have the most significant impact on economics and the long-term relationship with the counterparty. This request...more
Even landlords who conduct in-depth analyses of tenant credit and financial health will experience some tenants who become financially unstable during the term of the lease. In an environment where replacing tenants can be...more
3/12/2024
/ Default ,
Exit Strategies ,
Landlords ,
Lease Termination ,
Leases ,
Relief Measures ,
Rent ,
Rental Property ,
Residential Leases ,
Residential Property Owners ,
Tenants