While not all landlords prefer—or are able—to lease their commercial properties exclusively to large, creditworthy “national” tenants, these tenants are attractive due to their strong financial stability. However, what about...more
What We’re Watching: Peebles, et al. v. JRK Property Holdings, Inc. Massachusetts SJC hears arguments on what is “Reasonable Wear and Tear” under the Security Deposit Statute - On April 7, 2025, the Supreme Judicial Court...more
In our prior article, The “Art” of the Commercial Real Estate Lease Term Sheet, we discussed the importance of an accurate term sheet reflecting the material terms of the proposed commercial lease, and how in the absence of...more
On April 25, 2024, Governor Wes Moore signed into law House Bill 693, known as the Renters’ Rights Stabilization Act of 2024, to protect Maryland renters who are experiencing housing instability. While the Act aims to...more
Landlords that lease commercial property in Seattle need to be aware of major changes to the Municipal Code. Seattle recently enacted Ordinance 126982, which introduces significant regulations for commercial property lessors...more
Effective July 1, 2024, California residential landlords will generally only be able to charge security deposits equal to one month’s rent with some exceptions for smaller landlords. This is pursuant to Assembly Bill 12...more
Illinois has passed a number of laws effective 1 January 2024 that impact commercial real estate and development. These new laws range from new requirements for residential landlords, first of its kind electric vehicle...more
This presentation will cover the recent spate of class actions being filed against landlords and property managers relating to tenant protection statutes, which include challenges to rent increases, late fees in residential...more
Security deposits are a fundamental landlord protection under leases with the expectation of tenants that the deposits will be returned upon the expiration of the lease. While landlords frequently consider how to protect...more
LOCKOUTS- Can I be locked out of my home during the COVID-19 emergency? No. Two different government orders prevent lockouts at this time. 1.The State Order On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy issued...more
LOCKOUTS- Can I be locked out of my home during the COVID-19 emergency? No. Two different government orders prevent lockouts at this time. 1. The State Order- On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip...more
CIERRES PATRONALES- ¿Puedo ser excluido de mi casa durante la emergencia COVID-19? No. Dos órdenes gubernamentales diferentes impiden los cierres patronales en este momento. 1. La Orden del Estado- El 19 de marzo...more
DESALOJOS RESIDENCIALES: LO QUE LOS INQUILINOS NECESITAN SABER- A partir del 22 de enero de 2021 CIERRES PATRONALES- ¿Puedo ser excluido de mi casa durante la emergencia COVID-19? No. Dos órdenes...more
LOCKOUTS- Can I be locked out of my home during the COVID-19 emergency? No. Two different government orders prevent lockouts at this time. The State Order- On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy...more
PATRONAL CLOSURES- Can I be excluded from my home during the COVID-19 emergency? No. Two different government orders prevent lockouts at this time. 1. The Order of the State- On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor...more
RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS: WHAT TENANTS NEED TO KNOW- As of December 3, 2020- PATRONAL CLOSURES- Can I be excluded from my home during the COVID-19 emergency? No. Two different government orders prevent lockouts at...more
LOCKOUTS Can I be locked out of my home during the COVID-19 emergency? No. On March 19, 2020, New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy issued Executive Order 106, which immediately suspends evictions throughout the state. This...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed widespread financial hardships on all sectors of the New Jersey economy. One area particularly impacted is residential rental arrangements and the ability of tenants to continue with their...more
In the wake of government-ordered moratoriums on commercial tenant evictions, how does a California commercial tenant’s security deposit come into play as an available landlord remedy for a lease default? Commercial lease...more
The Covid-19 pandemic has shut down most of the economy and retailers are among the businesses that could be closed for months. Even when they reopen, they will have suffered devastating losses of revenue. For most of...more
Pennsylvania Court Adds ‘Last Month’s Rent’ to Definition of ‘Security Deposit’ - As most residential landlords know, the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act (the “Act”) contains comprehensive and complicated rules and...more
Renting a house or apartment in California presents many potential legal pitfalls for tenants and landlords alike. This article is Part 1 of a two-part series listing ten important rights and responsibilities every...more
As most landlords are aware, in 2013, the Iowa Court of Appeals entered a decision in the Staley v Barkalow case, which involved a group of tenants who sued their landlord over the content of their lease agreements....more
In This Issue: - SC18921- Redding Life Care, Inc. v. Redding - SC18846- Bauer v. Bauer - SC18947- State v. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital - AC34075- Carrillo v. Goldberg - AC33764- Alarmax...more