Feature
October 28, 2019
If you’re going to get into a dispute with a tenant, chances are it’ll happen during the move-in or move-out process. While stress is an inherent part of moving, you can go a long way toward preventing disputes and minimizing disputes by getting the tenant to agree to clear moving rules...
Traps to Avoid
October 28, 2019
Leases are long, complicated documents that only attorneys read word for word. Accordingly, landlords and other lease drafters may use different techniques to draw attention to part of the lease that they think are really important. One example is by having the tenant initial pages containing key...
Plugging Loopholes
October 28, 2019
One thing to look out for when leasing to bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and other entertainment establishments is unanticipated—and unwanted—use changes after the business opens. Such changes may include the introduction of topless dancing. Needless to say, this is the kind of thing...
Winners & Losers
October 28, 2019
Misconception: You can evict a tenant for committing a lease violation.
Truth: You can evict a tenant for committing a “material” lease violation.
Owner Loses
October 28, 2019
What Happened: A car dealership property was vandalized after the tenant took possession but before it opened. The tenant couldn’t use the space for three-and-a-half months but continued to pay the rent. After repairs were done, the tenant asked for a rent abatement under the following lease...
