Category Archives: Commercial Leasing

Commercial Real Estate Leasing Disputes

I just got word today, that my seminar on how to prepare for commercial real estate leasing disputes is now available for purchase.  Visit researchandmarkets.com for more information. The seminar is available for viewing on your computer or ipod.   We … Continue reading

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Use of Parking Spaces in Common Areas for Commercial Lease Tenant

The California Court of Appeals (3rd District) recently issued an opinion in Muzzi v. Bel Air Mart  finding that Bel Air Mart, an anchor tenant on a commercial lease with Muzzi was not permitted to use common area parking spaces … Continue reading

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Preparing For Commercial Real Estate Leasing Disputes – ReedLogic

I am happy to announce that we are in production with ReedLogic (http://www.reedlogic.com/) for a legal seminar on Preparing for Commercial Real Estate Leasing Disputes. We recorded the audio presentation earlier this week and are getting ready to publish the accompanying material. … Continue reading

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Can a Subleasee Sue the Landlord?

The issue of whether a commercial lease subleasee can sue the landlord under the terms of the master lease has arisen in recent litigation and is becoming increasingly important.  In California, there is legal authority that suggests a subtenant can … Continue reading

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Fraudulent Common Area Overcharges

As I mentioned in earlier posts, I recently wrote an article that on fraudulent common area overcharges. The article appeared in the American Bar Association Business torts journal. To view a copy of this article, please visit my firm’s website … Continue reading

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4 Negotiation Points When Terminating a Commercial Lease

In today’s market, we are seeing an increase in the number of commercial leases that are being terminated early. Indeed, I am often retained to help in lease termination negotiations. Here are four things to consider during such negotiations: 1. … Continue reading

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Multi-Family Executive – Dealing with Problem Tenants

Earlier today, I stumbled across an article containing my quotes from an interview I did several months ago with Multi-Family Executive Magazine.  The article deals with steps a landlord can take when dealing with problematic tenants.  The article has a … Continue reading

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Property Tax Reassessment Exceptions for Commercial Tenancies

Awhile ago, I wrote a post for commercial real estate tenants where I emphasized the importance for a commercial real estate tenants to obtain a proposition 13 tax exclusion in their lease. Such a provision is written to make sure … Continue reading

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Does an Association Formed to Maintain a Lawsuit Have Standing to Sue?

I recently came across an interesting issue in my practice – whether a tenants association, developed for the purpose of filing suit on behalf of commercial real estate tenants has standing to sue. Case law, in California, suggests that the … Continue reading

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A Fiduciary Duty Between a Commercial Landlord and a Commercial Tenant

After, a brief break from my blog (while I was writing an article on common area expense overcharges and audit/accounting rights), I am back. When I was writing that article, I discovered an interesting issue concerning whether the landlord tenant … Continue reading

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