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Cooperatives and Condominiums

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Shareholder Can Compel Board to Cooperate With Building Department

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A Little Knowledge Goes a Long Way: A High-Level Overview of Liability Insurance Provisions in a Retail Lease Agreement Image

A Little Knowledge Goes a Long Way: A High-Level Overview of Liability Insurance Provisions in a Retail Lease Agreement

Lisa A. Weixelman & Amber J. Simon

Despite their seemingly lackluster nature, well-drafted insurance provisions in a contract between a landlord and tenant can be extremely important when it comes to mitigating potential exposure and protecting a shopping center's assets.

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Due Diligence in Distressed Community Hospitals

Deborah Williamson, Mark Andrews & Richard Y. Cheng

Many community hospitals are in distress. The causes are varied but have a constant theme — the cost to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

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The Gold Rush of NJ Cannabis Leasing: Avoiding a Few Traps for the Unwary Image

The Gold Rush of NJ Cannabis Leasing: Avoiding a Few Traps for the Unwary

Brad A. Molotsky

In this ever-evolving space, where 30 states have permitted medical cannabis and nine states have permitted adult-use cannabis, there are many issues that come into play in a lease tailored to cannabis dispensing or grow facilities. This article sensitizes the reader to the notion that these types of leases are not “business as usual,” and that they have their own nuances.

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Case Notes

Janice Inman

Two Lawsuits, No Collateral Estoppel<br>No Meeting of the Minds in Forged Lease

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Computing Rent Overcharges in Light of Roberts

Stewart E. Sterk

In Roberts v. Tishman Speyer Props, L.P., the Court of Appeals established that a landlord receiving J-51 benefits could not avail itself of the benefits of luxury deregulation.

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Landlord & Tenant

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Landlord Liable for Overcharge Collected By Tenant<br>Federal Pre-Emption Exempted Apartments from Rent Stabilization

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Real Property Law

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Broker Entitled to Commission Even Without Contract<br>Questions of Fact Remain About Standing to De-Accelerate Mortgage Debt<br>Installment Seller Cannot Enforce Forfeiture Clause in Ejectment Action<br>Seasonal Use Sufficient to Establish Prescriptive Easement

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Development

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Changes in Regulatory Landscape Justify Rescission of Negative Declaration<br>Definition of Family Not Unconstitutionally Vague

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'Shell Game' Gets Away From Commercial Lease Guarantor

Janice G. Inman

In the real estate business, as in many others, the question of just who is contractually responsible when things go wrong is a recurring one, particularly when a closely-held corporation or other business entity is involved.

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