Landlord & Tenant Law
February 01, 2020
Out of Possession Landlord's Agreement With HUD To Maintain Premises Does Not Subject Landlord to Personal Injury Liability
Out of Possession Landlord Liability for Injuries on Abutting Sidewalk
Breach of Lease By Subsidiary Does Not Justify Piercing Corporate Veil
Tenant Not Entitled to Preliminary Injunction Requiring Landlord to Co-Operate
Landlord Must Maintain Elevator Service for Use By Single Tenant
Tenant Not Relieved of Obligation to Pay Real Estate Taxes
High-Street Retail in an Adjustment Phase
February 01, 2020
High-street retail is going through an adjustment period, but for properties that check the right boxes, there are still active buyers. In some cases, even bidding wars.
Case Notes
February 01, 2020
Miami Agrees to Settle Costly Island Development Dispute After Losing Key Ruling
Breach of Lease By Subsidiary Does Not Justify Piercing Corporate Veil
Tenant Not Entitled to Preliminary Injunction Requiring Landlord to Co-Operate
Recent Investigation, Prosecution and Legislation Regarding Fraudulent Deeds
January 01, 2020
New York City is seeing an upsurge of deed theft. Attorneys, architects, title companies, real estate brokers, agents, contractors, developers and construction managers need to be alert to this potential issue when blocks of properties are assembled for development in these neighborhoods.
Unfolding Trends That Will Dominate the Next Year
January 01, 2020
For all intents, 2019 has been good for commercial real estate. 2020, at least for the first half, promises much of the same. That is not to say that the CRE environment will be stagnant; as always there will be changes. Some of these will be subtle while others may well be more ground shaking — and likely due to outside circumstances.
Adding Value, Reducing Risk: Peer Review for Construction Projects
January 01, 2020
In the aftermath of recent construction disasters leading to catastrophic failures and loss of life, the concept of peer review has taken on an entirely new significance. A comprehensive plan and specification peer review is an effective risk management strategy for ensuring quality construction.
How Retailers Are Pushing the Boundaries
January 01, 2020
Entertainment and experience has become the cornerstone of retail survival in the wake of increasing online shopping. Now, top brands are starting to incorporate entertainment experiences into select markets to bush the boundaries of the traditional retail structure.
Case Notes
January 01, 2020
Landlord's Oral Request for Use and Occupancy in Commercial Non-Payment Proceeding Denied
Landlord Sought to Pierce the Corporate Veil to Recover Unpaid Rent