Veteran business owners: whether you are setting up shop in an office building or in a retail strip mall, your commercial lease is a critical piece of your company’s mission. Just like a well-defined business plan, a clear...more
The recently enacted HB24-1098 in Colorado introduces significant shifts in the dynamics of landlord-tenant relationships, prompting a need for careful understanding of the new regulations and procedures regarding evictions....more
In an important recent decision for Massachusetts landlords, the Massachusetts Appeals Court determined that a rent acceleration clause in a commercial lease constituted an unenforceable penalty where it permitted the...more
On December 5, the Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision impacting commercial landlords’ ability to accelerate rent as liquidated damages after a Lessee’s default in Cummings Properties, LLC vs. Darryl C....more
If you are a new or emerging business owner beginning the process of finding a suitable property to lease, it is important to be critical of the lease provided by the landlord. You should also attempt to negotiate each...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Illinois Appellate Court ruled in favor of a commercial tenant after the new landlord attempted to collect accrued unpaid rent owed to the previous landlord, who had assigned the lease to the new...more