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The Curious Case of the Disappearing Freehold: Lulham v Crown Estate Commissioners [2025]

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What happens when the freeholder not just disappears, but the very freehold itself ceases to exist? We know from case law that when a freehold escheats, the derivative interests such as mortgages and leases survive, however a...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Lease Termination Clauses: Know the Target Before Pulling the Trigger

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In the glow of negotiating a commercial lease, no landlord or tenant wants to think about how it might end early. But recent developments again remind us that a nuanced termination clause will significantly affect if, when...more

Offit Kurman

Eviction Essentials and Lease Management

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In this episode of Litigators Lounge, hosts Anders Sleight and Niall McMillan discuss the current challenges in the commercial real estate market. They explore essential steps for landlords and property managers to protect...more

Freiberger Haber LLP

The First Department Dismisses COVID-19 Based Frustration of Purpose and Impossibility Related Defenses In Rent Arrears Action

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Among the problems resulting from COVID-19, is the pandemic’s effect on business. Numerous businesses were forced to close due to lock downs and supply chain issues. The economic slowdowns and business closures caused by...more

Conn Kavanaugh

You’ve Got Mail: Can Notice Sent by Email Satisfy Requirements to Exercise Options Under a Commercial Lease?

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Our world is increasingly ruled by electronic communications. Text messages, Slack channels, and e-mails are all tools of business today. But what happens when a contract requires written notice by a more formal method? Do...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

The Secret’s Out: COVID-19 May Not Excuse Commercial Rent Obligations

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The lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret (“VS”) has struggled in recent years. VS’ overtly sexy aesthetic has failed to keep up with shifting consumer tastes towards comfort and gender and size inclusivity....more

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Court Seals Commercial Lease Provisions in Landlord Tenant Dispute

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Commercial leases are not all boilerplate. The nature and sophistication of the business or industry of the tenant can lead to lease terms, addenda, riders and exhibits that are complicated and in some cases contain what the...more

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