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CRE Alert: California Case Law Changes Requirements for Three-Day Notices

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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

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Common Area Maintenance and Operating Expenses in Commercial Leases: What Should and Should Not Be Included?

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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

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District of Columbia TOPA Reform Alert

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When District of Columbia Council Chairman Phil Mendelson introduced the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants and Landlords (RENTAL) Act, there were high hopes that much needed reform to the Tenant Opportunity to...more

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Anti-Discrimination And Disability Rights In Real Estate: Past, Present, And Future

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Despite decades of legislative progress, individuals with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in finding fair and accessible housing. From inaccessible design to unlawful denials of reasonable accommodations,...more

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TOPA Reform Alert

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As reported in our April 2025 Alert on March 3, 2025, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson introduced the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act (B26-0164), which includes proposed...more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

Easement Cannot be Granted on Inconsistent Theories

An easement — an interest in the land of another entitling the easement owner to a limited use or enjoyment of another’s land — can be established by a variety of theories...more

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What is a Rent-Ready Credit in Multifamily Real Estate?

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A rent-ready credit is a legal provision commonly included in a multifamily real estate purchase agreement that allows a buyer to recover turnover costs at closing. The credit is used to cover the costs needed to make vacant...more

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New D.C. Law on Pet Fees & Policies – What to Know for October

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The newly enacted Pets in Housing Amendment Act of 2024 D.C. law will impose significant new limits on pet-related fees and restrictions for rental housing providers. For leases starting on or after October 1, 2025: You may...more

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

What We’re Watching: Peebles, et al. v. JRK Property Holdings, Inc.

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

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Leasehold Title Insurance: Is It Worth the Investment?

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When it comes to real estate, almost every purchaser acquires an owner's title insurance policy. But what about tenants? Not every tenant opts for a leasehold title insurance policy, and deciding whether to pursue one...more

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A Landlord’s Response and Duty to Mitigate Following a Tenant’s Repudiation of Lease

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Lessons from Centurion Apartment Properties v Piquancy Enterprises - In November 2024, the British Columbia Court of Appeal (BCCA) released its decision in Centurion Apartment Properties (Scott Road 1) Inc v Piquancy...more

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SB 1103: What California Landlords and Tenants Need to Know

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Senate Bill 1103, which took effect on January 1, 2025, amends sections 827, 1632, 1946.1, and 1950.9 of the California Civil Code. This legislation grants new lease protections to “qualified commercial tenants.”...more

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New York State Amends 2024 Bed Bug Disclosure Law

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New York’s bed bug disclosure law, Real Property Law § 235-j, has been amended to provide landlords and lessors additional time to comply with the law’s disclosure requirements and to limit the tenants and lessees entitled to...more

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Buying and Selling Real Estate in Scotland (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SCOTTISH LAW - 1. Introduction - This guide applies to real estate in Scotland only. 2. Tenure - Real estate, both commercial and residential in Scotland may be...more

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Mitigating Losses When Disaster Strikes: How Casualty Provisions Help Protect Tenants and Landlords

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It has now been just over a month since multiple wildfires erupted throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, bringing widespread devastation to the highly populated area in an event that could end up being the costliest...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Contracts Clause Rears Its Powerful Head for a Landlord

In a recent case, 513 West 26th Realty LLC v. George Billis Galleries Inc., a New York Supreme Court addressed whether the COVID-era personal guaranty relief statute (the Guaranty Law) violated the Contracts Clause of the...more

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Lease Guarantees: What Landlords Should Know When Negotiating

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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

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New Jersey Expands Real Property Owners' Flood Notification Obligations

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law the Flood Risk Notification Law (P.L. 2023, c.93) on July 3, 2023, amending the Truth-in-Renting Act (P.L. 2001, c.313) and supplementing the Consumer Fraud Act (P.L. 1960, c.39),...more

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Five Things Every Office Building Owner (and Its Lender) Should Consider

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The drumbeat of the challenges facing almost every corner of the office building market should be loud and clear to owners and lenders. For some, the current situation is dire, while for others it will likely worsen in the...more

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Important Virginia Real Estate Law Changes in 2023

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The creation of a Residential Sites and Structures Locator database, changes in the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, and a ban on foreign farmers are just some of the substantive changes to Virginia real estate...more

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Real Estate Industry Alerts Tracker - October 2020 Issue #2

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New York State Extends Commercial Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium - This week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Executive Order No. 202.70, which extends the moratorium on COVID-19-related commercial evictions and...more

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Tactics to Avoid Unanticipated Post-Closing Leasing Costs

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Potential buyers and lenders evaluate existing leases of stabilized properties and anticipated lease income of value-add projects in determining which assets to acquire or finance. Rental income, whether existing or...more

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