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Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements in a Nutshell
Negotiation of a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (commonly referred to as an “SNDA”) can pose challenges for property owners,... Read More »
Why a Leasehold Mortgage?
Developer wants to buy a prime parcel for shopping center construction. He approaches the landowner with a written offer to... Read More »
Landlord Tips for Co-Tenancy Requirements
When it comes to opening and co-tenancy requirements, some leases require that a specific anchor tenant be open and operating before... Read More »
Telecommunication Lease: The Battle Over Subleasing Rights
Telecommunication (“telecom”) leases can be a unique animal due to the nature of the tenant’s use and business model. In negotiating... Read More »
New Opportunities for Credit Union Ownership of Real Estate
Proposed changes to NCUA’s rule on federal credit union (FCU) ownership of real estate and to the Massachusetts credit union... Read More »
When a Signed Lease is Not Enough – Commercial Tenants in Massachusetts
Renting retail space in a shopping center? An office in downtown Boston? A parcel of land for development in the... Read More »
Residential Security Deposits Provide Protection for a Landlord, but There can be Unexpected Pitfalls
On April 27, 2016, the ever-perilous legal landscape for Massachusetts residential landlords developed an additional potential pitfall. The statute governing... Read More »
Percentage Rent: How it’s Calculated
Percentage Rent is intended to reward the Landlord for creating a successful retail environment wherein the Tenant exceeded a sales benchmark... Read More »
A Major Danger To Commercial Property Owners (And Their Lenders) — The Protective Safeguard Endorsement To Property Insurance Policies
Almost all property owners’ insurance policies contain various endorsements covering such matters as rent insurance, business interruption, service interruption, liquor... Read More »
Solar Spotlight: The Good, the Bad and the Unknown
Those involved in the solar energy industry raised a glass during their holiday parties to toast the passage of the... Read More »
New 2016 ALTA/NSPS Property Survey Table A Requirements
Effective February 23, 2016, the American Land Title Association and the National Society of Professional Surveyors issued new Minimum Standard... Read More »