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Most commercial real estate leases afford the landlord multiple remedies to address a tenant’s default. Frequently, such remedies are cumulative, as the landlord may pursue concurrent options. However, two of the most common...more
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Does the owner bear the risk in case of bankruptcy? Due to the tense situation in the hotel industry, various lessees are currently approaching their lessors asking for deferral or abatement of rent payments for the...more
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This week, the BCLP Retail team analyse the recent rent payment figures from the retail sector and discuss possible creative means of fostering resiliency for landlords and operators. We look at the reaction from retailers to...more
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