Real Estate Articles

Borrowers Beware
by Timothy J. Heinrich and Patrick O. Hayes
Securitized loans may be considered by some to be "cheap and fast," but they bring with them liabilities that borrowers should be aware of before signing on the dotted line.

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Negotiating Alignment, Not Agreement
by Bill Boyar
Get tips on how to effectively negotiate with tenants without fear of being manipulated or second-guessed.

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Workouts and the Importance of Preparing for the Tenant's Bankruptcy
by Lee Collins
Learn how to prepare for a tenant's potential bankruptcy filing before the first signs of financial distress and monetary default under lease.

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Platform Private Equity for Private Hotel Operating Companies - A Good or Bad Idea?
by Bill Boyar
Find out if a platform investment strategy is the right choice for gaining control of the assets you manage, growing your portfolio and keeping your key management team.

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Propco Versus Opco: Should Private Hotel Operating Companies Acquire Assets to Enhance Shareholder Value?
by Bill Boyar
Hotel operating companies considering asset acquisition should consider several factors and options before deciding on a strategy.

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Savvy Tenants Avoid Surprises by Paying Heed to Trouble Spots
by Brad Scarborough
Being sufficiently informed prior to signing a commercial lease can help tenants avoid contract issues down the road.

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The Quiet Before the Storm; Fortifying the Landlord's Position Before the Tidal Wave of Tenant Bankruptcy
by Lee Collins
Foresight and prevention can help protect landlords before a tenant files for bankruptcy.

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When Tenants Sell Knock-Off Goods, Landlords Pay
by Lee A. Collins and Katie Maechler
Landlords can be held responsible for their tenants' illegal activity. Find out how to avoid liability.

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When Tenants Sell Luxe Knock-Offs, Landlords May Pay the Price
by Lee A. Collins and Katie Maechler
To minimize liability when tenants are selling counterfeit goods, landlords should take preventative steps when drafting the lease and should vigilantly monitor their tenants.

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When the Best Defense is a Strong Defense - A Commercial Landlord's Guide to Dealing with Financial Distress and the Bankruptcy of a Tenant
by Trent Rosenthal and Lee A. Collins
By acting quickly and decisively, a commercial landlord can minimize the exposure to potential loss in the event of a tenant bankruptcy.

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Why Doesn't My Key Work? Landlord Commercial Lease Remedies: A Current View
by Lee A. Collins and Andrew D. Pearce
A synopsis of a commercial landlord's legal rights and remedies when these rights are breached.

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