In the ever-evolving landscape of business, flexibility is paramount. The recent widespread adoption of remote work has led companies across the country to shed office space. As companies navigate changes in market dynamics,...more
February brings us Valentine's Day, and we bring you a tale as old as time. Two people meet, maybe online, maybe at a Chamber of Commerce mixer, maybe over lunch arranged by a broker. They hit it off and commit to a...more
In the recent case of Rail for London v The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hackney, the UK High Court considered what happens when the express terms of a lease do not reflect the wider business context....more
This blog summarises the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022, which is the first concrete step in the government's wider residential leasehold reforms. What? The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022...more
Tenants who are now involved in a sublease of space or an assignment of a lease that includes a COVID deferred rent payment obligation need to consider and clarify their responsibility for that future stream of payments....more
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of companies that are switching to full-time telework or hybrid work arrangements, often resulting in reduced space needs. To minimize monetary exposure for unused premises, some...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has made many companies reconsider their use of space, and left others unsure of future space plans. Some have turned to subleasing space, to avoid making any long term plans in uncertain times....more
Even though the increase in vaccinations and other public health initiatives have resulted in a dramatic reduction in new COVID-19 cases hinting at a possible “return to normal,” recent industry publications are starting to...more
The Financial Conduct Authority v Arch Insurance (UK) Ltd and others [2021] UKSC 1 - What was it about? ..The Supreme Court gave its view on various business interruption insurance policy clauses. ..The case was...more
COVID-19 continues to keep employees working from home and many companies have had to conduct layoffs, significantly reducing workforces. As a result, large portions of office and retail space remain empty....more
“When will I be required to return to the office?” is one of the most common questions employers hear from their employees these days. The answer to this question varies by industry and specific employer. For example, the...more
As businesses adjust to the complications presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords and tenants must now take even greater care when entering into leases. Tenants may demand greater flexibility in leases should a public...more
Renting a house or apartment in California presents many potential legal pitfalls for tenants and landlords alike. This article is Part 2 of a two-part series listing ten important rights and responsibilities every...more