Category Archives: Landlord Tenant

Liquidated Damages Provision in Commercial Lease Determined Valid

On May 21, 2009, the California Court of Appeals for the 4th District upheld a liquidated damages provision in a commercial lease.  In El Centro Mall, LLC v. Payless ShoeSource, Inc, defendant Payless Shoe Source, Inc. ceased operations at a … Continue reading

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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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Attorney Zachary Schorr Quoted on Philly.com on Landlord Tenant Issues

I discovered this morning that I was quoted on an affiliate website of the Philadephia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News.  The article, Having a Good Landlord Tenant Relationship, deals with issues facing both landlords and tenants.  In the article, … 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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Smoking In Common Areas of an Apartment Complex a Public Nuisance?

A recent California Court of Appeals decision (Birke v. Oakwood Worldwide – filed January 12, 2009, Second District, Div. Seven) found that a tenant can sue its landlord for a nuisance based on second hand smoke stemming from the common … Continue reading

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