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Contract Drafting Leases

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

Why People “May” Incorrectly Use “Shall,” “Must,” and “Will” Even Though They “Should” Know Better

Contracts, real estate leases, and other legal documents also often include provisions that are mandatory (like obligatos) and/or are optional (like ossias). Terms such as "shall," "must," "will," "may," and "should” each...more

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Contract Drafting Tips for Rooftop Solar and Carport Solar Leases

Adding solar energy facilities to a rooftop or a parking lot is an excellent way to put developed land to even more productive use. Hosting a solar array can create value for a property via a new revenue stream from rent...more

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[Webinar] Renewable Energy Series: Site Control Issues and Real Estate Diligence for Renewable Energy Projects - June 6th, 11:00...

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Developing successful renewable energy projects begin with selecting the right project site. Securing site control using well drafted real estate contracts and conducting thorough real estate diligence can help identify...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens system. The Torrens system...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens system. The Torrens system...more

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Practically complete or completely impractical? Navigating the pitfalls of what constitutes practical completion

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Many a construction dispute turns on defects. A significant subset of those turn on whether the existence of defects prevents practical completion from taking place. Originally published on the Practical Law Construction...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

10 Suggestions For Drafting Better Real Estate Documents

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While the primary focus in drafting real estate documents is to ensure that the substance of the document captures the intent of the parties, this should not be the drafter’s only focus. For example details often considered...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

What Happened to My Prevailing Party Attorneys' Fees Claim Against My Tenant?

Many leases contain a provision that the “prevailing party” in any litigation between the landlord and its tenant is entitled to recover all of its legal costs, including attorneys’ fees. However, that provision does not...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Do We Have a Deal or Don't We?

How do you know when you’ve reached a final, binding agreement for a real estate transaction? Often one party to a lease, purchase agreement or real estate agreement, or covenant believes the parties have reached a final...more

Snell & Wilmer

Frustration of Purpose: A Frustrating Doctrine

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Next Gen Capital, LLC v. Consumer Lending Associates, LLC illustrates the difficulty a tenant faces when trying to avoid liability for breaching a lease based on the “frustration of purpose” defense. No. 1 CA-CV 12-0624...more

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Federal Court Holds that an Eastern Ohio Oil and Gas Lease Expired before Drilling in a Potentially Costly Ruling

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In a recent case, Cameron v. Hess Corporation, Case No. 2:12-CV-00168 (September 24, 2013), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio held that an eastern Ohio oil and gas lease entered into by Hess...more

Carlton Fields

General Guidelines For Florida Landlords

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Below are some general guidelines and checklists that Florida landlords may want to consider when dealing with tenants, including pre-litigation tips and recommended lease provisions. ...more

Gray Reed

When Is A Notice-Of-Assignment Clause Not Effective?

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A provision in a contract, no matter how unequivocal, does not always trump the law....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Getting In: Preparation and Delivery of Leased Premises

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The condition of the premises upon delivery is often one of the most important parts of the lease negotiation. The lease provisions addressing this issue are often contained in an exhibit or schedule to the lease, or a...more

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Considerations When Developing Outparcels in Retail Projects

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Adding outparcels or pads to a retail project can add significant monetary value to the development. In many instances, end users may also prefer acquiring an outparcel in an established retail project over acquiring and...more

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The 1956 Model Form JOA Does Not Apply To Future Leases

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I learned to drive on an old, black, stick-shift, straight-six, no-radio, no-A/C automobile manufactured the year after the AAPL’s first Form 610 - Model Form Operating Agreement was created. The ’57 Chevy is now considered...more

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