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Important Lease Concepts Restaurateurs Should Know

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As all restaurateurs know, a good location is an essential ingredient in any recipe for long-term success. But controlling costs is also a key factor. Renting your location—rather than actually purchasing real estate...more

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Importance of Negotiating Operating Expense Provisions in Health Care Leases

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In our ongoing series of blog posts, we will look at several key negotiating points for tenants in triple net health care leases. We will also offer suggestions for certain lease provisions that will protect tenants from...more

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“Grossing-Up” Operating Expenses in Commercial Leases

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In triple net office leases, tenants are required to reimburse landlords for a portion of the building’s overall operating expenses. These expenses cover the costs of operating and maintaining a commercial property. Operating...more

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Take Me Out To...Baseball Arbitration

​​​​​​​Since 1974, “baseball arbitration” has been used to resolve salary disputes between ballplayers and team owners. Its primary purpose is to determine the arbitrating player’s salary based upon specific criteria to...more

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If It Walks Like a Lease, Talks Like a Lease: Leases vs. Licenses

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There is a common misperception among landlords that licenses are more appropriate for smaller space even though the occupant is being granted exclusive use for a set period of time. As a result, you will often see documents...more

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Exclusive Use Clauses in Shopping Center Leases

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Exclusive use clauses are not uncommon in shopping center leases. Tenants often request these clauses to prevent the landlord from renting space to other tenants who are competitors. Ideally, a shopping center includes a...more

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Five Quick Bullets for a Tighter Lease

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Here are five quick tips for tightening a commercial real estate lease and avoiding potential pitfalls down the road....more

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Don’t Overlook the Importance Of HVAC Language In Your Commercial Lease

Why are HVAC provisions important in a commercial lease? The repair, maintenance and replacement of an HVAC system can be very costly. It is not uncommon for a dispute to arise regarding a problematic HVAC after a...more

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Strategies for Landlords on Handling Government Tenant Holdovers

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Experienced landlords are familiar with the risks associated with a holdover tenant that does not leave the premises at the end of the lease. A holdover can prevent a new tenant from moving into the premises as scheduled and...more

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Landlord Loses Additional Rent Dispute Based on Lease Language

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Another new commercial lease case, another instance of drafting being the deciding factor.  We’ve looked at cases where drafting affected guaranties, exculpatory clauses, remedies, and how to calculate renewal rent.  To be...more

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Confession of Judgment in Commercial Leases in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is one of the few states that permit a commercial landlord to obtain an almost immediate judgment against a defaulting tenant without requiring the landlord to go through the process of providing the tenant with...more

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A Pricey Drafting Error in a Jewelry Store Lease

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Many of the topics we cover in this space ultimately come down to problems in drafting.  Of course, these drafting issues aren’t apparent when the parties execute the lease, contract, or other document....more

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