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Restaurant Leasing in Massachusetts: Key Issues for Landlords and Tenants
Leasing to restaurants introduces unique legal and operational challenges. Massachusetts landlords...
Commercial Landlord’s Guide to Letters of Credit
In virtually every commercial lease negotiation, landlords look for credit support to backstop a...
Title and Survey Red Flags Unique to Industrial Sites
When evaluating an industrial site—whether for acquisition, development, or leasing—the title...
Caps and Floors on Seller Liability in Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreements
When negotiating a commercial real estate purchase agreement, one of the most important—and often...
How Real Estate Investors Can Transfer Property Into an LLC
Many real estate investors begin by purchasing investment property in their personal names. While...
Structuring a Tenant-in-Common (TIC) Arrangement to Avoid IRS Partnership Treatment
Tenant-in-common (TIC) ownership structures are a common vehicle for commercial real estate...
Drafting Tip: Addressing Direct Claims in Indemnity Provisions in Commercial Real Estate Contracts
In commercial real estate contracts, indemnity provisions are a foundational risk allocation tool....
A Beginners Guide to 1031 Exchanges
The replacement property must be equal or greater in value. Paying taxes on a successful real...
What is a Choice of Law Provision in a Commercial Lease and Why is it Important?
When reviewing a commercial lease, the choice of law provision—also known as a governing law...
What is a Memorandum of Lease and Why is it Important in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts commercial real estate, understanding when and how to record lease-related...