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Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2014 Ian S. Bolton |
Lease Language The road to litigation is paved with creative clauses. Often the result is expensive court battles over the enforceability and impact of the unusual lease provision. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2005 Lewis G. Feldman |
Domain Decision In its Kelo v. City of New London decision, the Supreme Court finds economic development qualifies as public use. Whether the decision will make it easier for private developers involved in municipal public/private partnerships remains to be seen. |
Reason February 2003 Sam Staley |
Wrecking Property Rights How cities use eminent domain to seize property for private developers. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2005 Gregg Ficks |
Retro Rejection Actions speak louder than words when landlords come before the bankruptcy court. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2005 Robert McMurry |
Domain Disputes Land-use issues gain new attention in the court system. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2003 Carol C. Honigberg |
Landlords Must Be Specific if Including Dual-Option Terms in Leases Landlords often offer lease options, such as the right of first refusal to purchase the property or fixed-price purchase options, to attract tenants in a tight market. Leases that contain both of these options are often too good to be true. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2009 Dommers & Walsh |
Leasing Green Incorporate sustainable practices into tenant-landlord contracts. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2013 Michael Zaverton |
Bankruptcy for Landlords Do you know what to do when your tenant files? |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2003 Carol C. Honigberg |
Legal Briefs More states favor mutually dependent covenants rule in commercial leases |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2014 Michael C. Patton |
Disclosure Duty What information should landlords provide? |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2008 Kroculick & McCalley |
Condemnation Concerns Retail lease agreements should include change of access language. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2015 David Folds |
Retail Tenant Bankruptcies While struggling retailers present risks, several strategies can help landlords protect their investments and minimize the effects of tenant bankruptcy filings. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2009 Andrew Prince Brigham |
What's it Worth? Eminent domain challenges the property valuation process. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2003 Mike C. Buckley |
Landlords Should Know Bankruptcy Rights to Avoid Lost Rent Your tenant files for bankruptcy -- should you give up hope of collecting any rent? No. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2004 Carol C. Honigberg |
No Uncertain Terms What does it mean to vacate the premises in commercial leases? A court defines unclear language in a shopping center lease. |
Reason April 2007 Radley Balko |
Official Extortion The U.S. Supreme Court recently refused to hear the case of an entrepreneur in Port Chester, New York. It thus let stand one of the more egregious abuses of eminent domain authority since the court's infamous Kelo v. New London case. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2003 Suzanne M. Amaducci |
Letters of Credit Help Protect Landlords Against Tenant Bankruptcy Landlords are in danger of losing money if their tenants declare bankruptcy. Thus, commercial landlords should take measures to minimize their risk by safeguarding themselves from tenant bankruptcies. Letters of credit are one method that may protect landlords during a down economy. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2005 Matt Hudgins |
When is Eminent Domain Eminently Unfair? Developers counting on city governments to use eminent domain to clear urban renewal sites are watching to see if the U.S. Supreme Court favors property owners in a high-profile eminent domain dispute. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2006 Douglas P. Snyder |
Master Plans Financing a commercial real estate project based on its rental stream presents many challenges for property owners. Use these lease structures to build a property's revenue stream. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2006 Jon M. Anderson |
Interpreting the Rules A Rhode Island court decision illustrates conflicting opinions on eminent domain. |
The Motley Fool February 22, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Taking Away Your Property Investors may rightly wonder how recent limitations on eminent domain will affect private companies. |
National Real Estate Investor March 1, 2005 Matt Hudgins |
Fear of Commitment In an era of short production cycles and rapidly changing business models, the new mantra in corporate real estate is flexibility, which is often equal to, if not more important than, achieving the lowest occupancy cost. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2011 Rowe & Vandaveer |
Before the Build-Out Assess tax consequences prior to leasehold improvements. |
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2002 Beth Mattson-Teig |
A Closer Look Corporate chicanery, missed earnings and a slow, painful economic recovery have forced net lease professionals to question the creditworthiness of potential clients like never before. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2005 Jerome Wallach |
Why Owners of Triple-Net Leased Properties Bear an Unfair Burden No matter the asset type (single-tenant property, multi-tenant office building or shopping center) the decision to pursue a tax appeal impacts the owner's interest beyond the potential savings to the tenant. Owners of triple-net-leased properties should weigh four economic realities when they consider filing tax appeals. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2010 Burger & Workman |
Default Decisions What are the options when a tenant files for bankruptcy? |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
What Every Renter Should Know Here are a few tips to help get the most out of renting in the U.S. |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2004 Achilles & Booth |
Why Retail Landlords Want Bankruptcy Reform The 16,000-member Institute of Real Estate Management supports as a much-needed remedy for shopping center owners the proposed 210-day maximum for a debtor tenant to reject or accept a lease. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2008 Tom Mounteer |
Hidden Hazards Owning and leasing gas stations requires as much attention to what's underground as what is above: Storage tanks present environmental issues not common to other retail businesses. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2004 Leanse & Branch |
Legal Briefs: What's the Use? Court protects retail landlords' rights to control reassigned leases. Landlords can avoid problems by carefully crafting use provisions limiting the specific type of use, rather than specifying a trade name for the tenant. |
Reason November 2005 Tim Cavanaugh |
Property Seizures and the New London Tea Party Homeowners' attorney Scott Bullock talks about the Supreme Court's Kelo v. New London decision and America's brewing revolution against eminent domain abuse. |
Entrepreneur May 2010 Julie Bennett |
How to Negotiate a Lease It's a buyer's market for commercial space, and landlords are offering huge concessions to new tenants - but you won't get a nickel unless you know what to ask for. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2012 Eric A. Altoon |
Not Easy Leasing Green Consider these provisions before pursuing LEED certification. |
Inc. June 2006 Jennifer Gill |
Smart Questions For Your Landlord Looking for office space? Good luck. In most markets, vacancies are down and rents are up. Make sure you're getting the best deal by asking the right questions. |
On Wall Street September 1, 2012 Alan J. Foxman |
Looking at Illinois Court's Ruling on Non-Compete Clause Our legal analyst explores one state s new rules on employment agreements. |
Reason January 2006 Jacob Sullum |
Takings, Take 2 State courts, where the battle over eminent domain is now shifting, don't necessarily agree with the U.S. Supreme Court's 2005 ruling in Kelo v. New London. |
Entrepreneur January 2005 Joshua Kurlantzick |
Eminent Danger Small businesses can be decimated by eminent domain. Location is crucial to their success, and when they move, they can lose out. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2003 Gretchen Pienta |
Got Space? Leasing pros share their top tips for securing tenants in today's market. |
National Real Estate Investor July 1, 2006 Matt Hudgins |
Eminent Domain: A Year After Kelo Legislative action in response to the Kelo decision is winding down, eminent domain will remain a hot issue into 2007 and beyond. That's because new eminent domain laws enacted by legislatures around the nation will be tested in the courts. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jan/Feb 2012 Nehrenberg & Alvarado |
Commercial Calculations Measurement methods can make a big difference in lease negotiations. |
Entrepreneur December 2004 Nichole L. Torres |
Lease Lessons Follow these 6 tips when negotiating your first commercial lease. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2006 Natsis & McFadden |
A Wise Compromise Detailed analyses of lease renewal terms help establish fair-market rent. |
Inc. September 2004 Bobbie Gossage |
Real Estate Now With vacancy rates higher than they've been in 10 years, the optimal time to sign a lease is right now. Here are some things to consider before you negotiate, or renegotiate, a commercial lease. |
Reason May 2005 Daniel McGraw |
Demolishing Sports Welfare Two court cases could mean the end of publicly funded stadiums. |
Inc. May 2009 |
How to Get a Good Deal on a Lease A prospective tenant has a great deal of leverage at the moment. Use these tips to negotiate your next lease. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2011 Crystal Lofing |
Lease Logic Property acquisitions require a comprehensive approach to existing-lease due diligence. |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2005 Parke Chapman |
There for the Taking Less than one month after the Supreme Court affirmed that economic development is a legal basis for eminent domain, state legislators are pushing back. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2010 Tom Muller |
Counting Leases Before They Hatch A proposed accounting change will dramatically affect how landlords and tenants treat leases. |
Reason Aug/Sep 2007 Ilya Somin |
The Limits of Anti-Kelo Legislation Reformers are trying to outlaw eminent domain abuse. But will the laws they're passing be effective? |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2005 Seymour Taub |
Condemnation Caveats Commercial real estate professionals can benefit greatly from grasping condemnation's tax implication for property owners. Understanding 1033 rules takes the confusion out of involuntary conversions. |