Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 512: Listen and Learn -- Landlord/Tenant Law (Part 2) - Assignments and Subletting
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REFRESH Real Estate Leasing Tips for Nonprofits
The use of a commercial lease to rip off minority owners in a closely held business
Key Lease Work Letter Issues When the Tenant Is Doing the Work
Key Lease Work Letter Issues When the Landlord Is Doing the Work
Nonprofit Tenants and Lease Agreements: Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid
Real Estate Leasing Tips for Nonprofits
Cornerstone Research Experts in Focus: Mark Garmaise
Effective Lease Negotiations for Healthcare Practices
How Commercial Property Owners Can Collect Unpaid Rent from Commercial Tenants
Landlord and Tenant Lease Risk Reduction for the Cannabis Industry
[Webinar] Cannabis Real Estate Considerations
Goran Musinovic on Healthcare Real Estate Compliance
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Law Brief®: Debra Bodian Bernstein and Richard Schoenstein Discuss Commercial Lease Defaults During COVID-19
COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Trends (Part One)
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Williams Mullen's COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Landlord and Tenant Negotiations for Existing Commercial Leases Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Introduction - In Fontaine v. B2GD Société immobilière Inc. (2025 QCCS 1023), the Superior Court issued an innovative ruling on the effect of a clause in a deed of sale requiring the purchaser to honour existing leases...more
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
Whenever a lender is making a commercial real estate loan secured by property which has been leased to one or more tenants, a lender will typically require a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (SNDA). An...more
With investors expressing optimism, the retail sector is steady or improving across California. Residential-serving retail is a key bright spot, with specialty stores and restaurants potentially entering a new growth cycle,...more
In another significant win for commercial landlords, an Ohio Court of Appeals recently affirmed the enforceability of a lease provision allowing a landlord to recover accelerated rent without any duty to mitigate damages. In...more
Lease agreements define the relationship between landlords and tenants. Whether you are a savvy business owner or a first-time tenant, a thoughtfully negotiated lease agreement is crucial to avoid negative impacts on your...more
A pedestrian tripped and fell on a public sidewalk in front of a multi-unit premises owned by 1995-2003 Jerome Avenue. The injured claimant filed a bodily injury action against Jerome Avenue and Pawnit Jerome Corp., a lessee...more
In today’s commercial real estate market, the only certainty is uncertainty. This is not a call for panic, but rather a call for balance. Now is not the time for bet-the-firm risks, nor is it a time for total retreat to the...more
In the ever-morphing world of Retail Leasing, co-tenancy clauses often become the focus of negotiation—and a frequent flashpoint of disputes. Designed to protect tenants from being left vulnerable when shopping centers lose...more
In a major win for Florida's commercial real estate market, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida House Bill (HB) 7031, eliminating both the State Business Rent Tax and County Surtax on commercial leases effective Oct. 1, 2025....more
The number of corporate bankruptcy filings has increased significantly over the past several years. In 2024, there were 688 chapter 11 filings by private companies with either assets or liabilities greater than $2 million or...more
INTRODUCTION - Just as we were winding down for the summer, the commercial property industry was shocked by the announcement that the government has unexpectedly decided to seek to ban upwards only rent reviews (“UORR”)....more
Summary - As part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the Bill), the Government has announced plans to ban upwards-only rent reviews in new commercial leases in England (English Devolution and Community...more
For years, upward-only rent reviews have been a cornerstone of the UK commercial property market, offering landlords and investors a reassuring degree of income security and predictability....more
The recent California appellate court decision Eshagian v. Cepeda has added a new requirement to the already detailed rules surrounding Three-Day Notices—documents landlords must serve before initiating eviction proceedings....more
California’s Commercial Tenant Protection Act (SB-1103) took effect on January 1, 2025. Conceived as a transparency and displacement prevention measure for small businesses, the new law creates tenant protections for small...more
In Grains Boivins inc. v. Élevages St-Georges inc. (2025 QCCS 25), a decision dated January 10, 2025, the Superior Court handed down a decision reminding landlords that they must negotiate with tenants in good faith when...more
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second part of our discussion on landlord/tenant law. In this episode, we focus on the differences between lease assignment and subletting. In this episode we...more
In commercial leases, "operating expenses" (often referred to as OPEX, CAM or Common Area Maintenance) generally cover the costs associated with the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of the property. In addition to...more
The Government (through Deputy PM Angela Rayner) introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill into the Commons on 10 July. Amongst other matters the Bill seeks to reignite a Labour policy last seen at the...more
On 10 July 2025, the UK Government published its “English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill”, saying it aimed to let local people “take the reins in driving growth”. But tucked away in a 338 page Bill dealing...more
This reverberations from London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited [2025] EWHC 1247 (Ch) will be felt throughout the commercial property industry, and we predict it will contribute to a much needed...more
HB 7031 was adopted by the Florida legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis on June 30, 2025. Among other modifications to Florida tax law, the Bill repeals Section 212.031, Florida Statutes, which provided for...more
In our latest ESG update, Hannah Quarterman and Rosie Shields examine the potential introduction of the Nature Restoration Fund as part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Ben Willis explores the inclusion of green lease...more
Summary - The Law Commission has issued an interim statement on the reform of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the Act). Its initial consultation addressed the “contracting-out” model, types of tenancy and duration of...more