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Overriding Interest Summer 2025

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THE LAW COMMISSION CONSULTATION PAPER: BUSINESS TENANCIES AND THE RIGHT TO RENEW - On 19 November 2024, the Law Commission published its first consultation paper considering whether a tenant’s right to renew a business...more

Frost Brown Todd

Reverse Build-to-Suit: Sale Leaseback Transaction with a Twist

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A reverse build-to-suit is a specialized real estate mechanism where the tenant develops and builds out the leased property to support the tenant’s use. This is a “reverse” of the common build-to-suit model, where a landlord...more

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What Agricultural Landowners Need to Know Now About Leases to Minimize Future Risk

According to the USDA – Economic Research Service, there are approximately 911 million acres of farmland in the lower 48 states, with roughly 60% of this farmland owner-operated and 40% of it leased. For tillable cropland...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

What Landlords Need to Know About Voluntary Rent Reporting Statutes

Voluntary rent reporting — a process by which tenants can ask landlords to report positive rental payment information to nationwide consumer reporting agencies to help such tenants build their credit — is gaining traction...more

Cole Schotz

FARE Act Now in Effect: What NYC Renters and Landlords Need to Know

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As of June 11, 2025, the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act, also known as Local Law 119 of 2024, is in effect after being upheld in court. The law significantly shifts how broker fees are handled in New York...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Structuring Right of First Refusal Clauses: Dos and Don’ts to Avoid Legal Landmines

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A Right of First Refusal (ROFR) Clause is an optional clause that may be included in certain commercial leases which grants a tenant the first right to buy the property should the owner decide to sell....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Maryland Ramps Up Fair Housing Enforcement

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Maryland Attorney General (AG) Anthony G. Brown recently announced three settlements with real estate and property management companies, resulting in more than $310,000 in combined civil penalties and restitution. Brown...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Federal Circuit Denies Rehearing in Takings Case on Eviction Moratorium

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In a win for landlords, on June 6th, 2025, the Federal Circuit denied the government’s petition for panel rehearing and rehearing en banc in Darby Development Company, Inc. v. United States. Darby arose out of a nationwide...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

California Supreme Court Affirms Alternative-Performance Cotenancy Clauses in Retail Leases

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The California Supreme Court upheld a shopping center cotenancy provision, which allowed the tenant to pay reduced rent if the center’s occupancy fell below a certain threshold, finding the lease provision was an enforceable...more

Cozen O'Connor

New York Note: Final Mayoral Debate, City Legislation, FARE Act

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Mayoral Candidates Debate as Early Voting Opens - In the final Democratic mayoral debate, Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani debated over experience and ethics. Cuomo, Mamdani, Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams, Zellnor Myrie, Scott...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Boilerplate is Not Boring: Why Boilerplate Lease Clauses Matter

You’re familiar with the boilerplate provisions, often under “Miscellaneous” at the end of a lease. Despite their B-side placement within the lease, these clauses can contain key lease terms. From integration and force...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Three Easy Tips for Lease Negotiations

In negotiating leases, there are many potential pitfalls. Below, we highlight three common issues, as well as smart strategies that will lead to better outcomes at the negotiation table. A failure to distinguish important...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Abus de droit contractuel lors de la renégociation des baux commerciaux : La Cour supérieure se prononce sur les offres...

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A translation of this post will be available soon. Dans la décision Grains Boivins inc. c. Élevages St-Georges inc. (2025 QCCS 25), datée du 10 janvier 2025, la Cour supérieure a rendu une décision rappelant que le...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Multifamily June 2025 Alert

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As spring begins to give way to summer, legislative activity shows no signs of cooling off. Our May TOPA Alert generated many questions and comments and a further update on the pending TOPA reform legislation is included...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

What Happens in Vegas… A First Timer’s Perspective on ICSC Las Vegas 2025

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What happens in Vegas definitely shouldn’t stay in Vegas—especially when it comes to sharing the dealmaking, relationship-building, and industry insights I observed during my first experience at ICSC Las Vegas in May....more

Bennett Jones LLP

Lease Termination Clauses: Know the Target Before Pulling the Trigger

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In the glow of negotiating a commercial lease, no landlord or tenant wants to think about how it might end early. But recent developments again remind us that a nuanced termination clause will significantly affect if, when...more

Stark & Stark

What New Jersey Landlords Need to Know About the Safe Housing Act

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As a landlord in New Jersey, you’re likely familiar with standard lease agreements, notice periods, and tenant obligations. But what happens when a tenant wants to break a lease early not due to non-payment or a job...more

Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC

Colorado’s HB25-1004: Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Vetoed by Governor Polis

In May 2025, the Colorado legislature approved House Bill 25-1004 (“HB25-1004”), titled “No Pricing Coordination Between Landlords,” a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of certain algorithmic...more

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What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know This Hurricane Season - June 2025

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Hurricane season is officially underway, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-normal season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and the agency is estimating...more

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Texas Legislative Update: HB 21 Changes Property Tax Exemption For Housing Finance Corporations

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On May 28, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 21 (HB 21), which becomes effective immediately. A brief summary of HB 21 can be found below. This summary reflects our current interpretation of HB 21. A more detailed analysis...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

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

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Maryland Announces Fair Housing Settlements and Enforcement Actions

The Maryland Attorney General’s Office recently announced a series of fair housing enforcement actions, resulting in several major settlements with housing providers across the state....more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Workers' Compensation Exclusivity Does Not Prevent Claims Against Employer's Officers as Landlords

For employers, workers' compensation laws act as both a sword and a shield. While injured employees do not have to prove negligence resulting in the injury, they cannot sue the employer for personal injury outside of the...more

Frost Brown Todd

Sale-Leaseback Due Diligence Considerations

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This is the fourth installment in our series on sale-leaseback transactions, a real estate financing mechanism growing in popularity. For a recap, check out part one on sale-leaseback fundamentals, part two on reverse...more

Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Signs POWER Act

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Mayor Parker Signs POWER Act Into Law - On Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the POWER Act into law, expanding protections for City workers by increasing penalties for employer retaliation, extending sick leave to...more

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