Since the start of the COVID-19 health crisis, we have been approached by both landlord and tenant clients asking how COVID affects their leasehold obligations. While we have generally encouraged our clients to approach these...more
When in the throes of protracted lease negotiations, frustrated clients often ask me whether a proposed term is truly necessary to the contemplated transaction. Most clients start these discussions with the goal of achieving...more
4/6/2021
/ Business Closures ,
Business Interruption ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Commercial Leases ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Executive Orders ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Landlords ,
Leases ,
Rent
While the effects of the COVID-19 health crisis have impacted daily life for months, the legal implications of this pandemic are just starting to develop. Unforeseen conditions often wreak havoc on existing contractual...more
Unlike the Great Recession in 2008, landlords and tenants responding to the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 health crisis appear to be focusing more on rent relief as opposed to strict interpretation and enforcement....more
Over the past several months, the COVID-19 health crisis has affected everyday life by a magnitude that is hard to fathom. Routine tasks, such as going to the grocery store or walking the dog, suddenly necessitate precautions...more
6/5/2020
/ Abatement ,
Burden of Proof ,
Commercial Leases ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Extensions ,
Landlords ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Rental Income ,
Residential Leases ,
State of Emergency ,
Tenants
As you may know, late last year, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2343, which changes the long-standing notice requirements that apply before a landlord can pursue an unlawful detainer action against a...more
9/5/2019
/ Amended Rules ,
Breach of Contract ,
Cal Code of Civil Procedure ,
Commercial Leases ,
Eviction ,
Exclusions ,
Governor Brown ,
Landlords ,
Notice Requirements ,
Residential Leases ,
Right To Cure ,
Tenants ,
Unlawful Detainer