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Resolving the Competing Desires of Buyers and Tenants In Bankruptcy Image

Resolving the Competing Desires of Buyers and Tenants In Bankruptcy

Daniel A. Lowenthal

A Tension Between §§363(f) and 365(h) How do bankruptcy judges resolve the competing desires of buyers and tenants? Must buyers bid for property knowing that tenants might have the right to stay if their leases are rejected? Are tenants in jeopardy that they might have to move elsewhere to live or work?

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Despite State Law, Merger Extinguishes Renewal Rights of Successor in Interest Court May Rely on Parole Evidence to Show Illegal Purpose of Sublease

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Deciphering the Tax Status of Leased Property

Janice G. Inman

Is a property leased to a farming tenant a commercial property or an agricultural property? What about a building leased to a government entity? The distinction can make a difference in the tax laws that apply to the parcel.

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How a Call to Service May Impact Rights and Obligations Under a Lease Image

How a Call to Service May Impact Rights and Obligations Under a Lease

Andrew Dector

When members of the military are be called into action, the impact could be felt right here at home by our commercial landlords, especially those whose tenants are composed of businesses owned or operated by a sole proprietor, or an owner with one or two employees.

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Lessor Repossession of Property on Eve of Lessee Bankruptcy: Voluntary Turnover or Face Contempt Image

Lessor Repossession of Property on Eve of Lessee Bankruptcy: Voluntary Turnover or Face Contempt

Theresa A. Driscoll

Lessors who repossess property immediately prior to a lessee bankruptcy filing may be required to return such property or face sanctions by the bankruptcy court. Federal courts are currently split on the issue of whether the lessor must voluntary surrender property seized pre-petition or may hold such property until the debtor obtains an order of turnover.

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Achieving Commercial Real Estate Success Post-Brexit Image

Achieving Commercial Real Estate Success Post-Brexit

Mathew B. Tully & Barry Crushell 

Proper planning and the ability to pivot will help American companies with UK, EU commercial property interests.

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Case Notes

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Failure to Read Lease is Not Fatal to Claim

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Analyzing the New Tenant Protections

Mark Hakim

On June 14, 2019, New York lawmakers approved, and Governor Cuomo signed, the "Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019." The Act contains a series of laws affecting all rentals within the State of New York, making permanent New York's rent regulation laws, which proponents say will ensure that New York's tenants are protected. However, as with any legislation, especially one that seems to have been enacted hastily, there are unintended and possibly quite adverse long-term consequences.

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Real Property Law

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Cancellation of Satisfaction Denied<br>Questions About Meeting of Minds<br>Statute of Limitations Bars Foreclosure Action<br>Merger Doctrine<br>Unjust Enrichment<br>Mortgage Acceleration Revoked<br>Deed Valid When Not Intended As Security for Mortgage Debt<br>Specific Performance Denied for Failure to Show Ability to Close

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Eminent Domain Law

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Award of Contingent Attorney's Fees

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