Real Estate Law News and Insights

Hurricanes And Price Gouging: Contractors Should Exhibit Caution

Published: Oct 06, 2022
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Hurricanes bring a myriad of legal issues to the forefront. One of the most important things for any contractor or supplier to remember during hurricane repairs are the price gouging laws. Florida Statute 501.610, commonly referred to as the Price Gouging Statute, states that during a declared state of emergency the...

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Can A Commercial Landlord Engage In Self-Help Against A Tenant In Default?

Published: Sep 27, 2022
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Maybe, But It Depends Upon the State in Which the Property Is Located The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented financial damage to the commercial real estate sector. Commercial landlords were forced to make difficult decisions, including whether to accept rent abatements, payment deferrals, delayed tenant buildouts, lease renegotiations or other means...

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A Brief Guide To Ground Lease Terminations: Considerations For Lessors And Lessees When A Leasehold Expires

Published: Sep 21, 2022
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In a typical ground lease transaction, a lessor leases property to a lessee for several decades. At the outset of the lease, there are many factors that both the lessor and lessee consider as they negotiate the lease terms and conditions, perform due diligence, and otherwise prepare to enter into...

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