Understanding Casualty and Condemnation Provisions in a Commercial Purchase Agreement
One of the things that a commercial real estate purchase agreement does is allocate the “risk of loss” for the property prior to closing. Typically there is a period of time, frequently 60-90 days, but sometimes as long as a year or more, between when the...
What is a Choice of Law Provision in a Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Why is it Important?
Although it may appear to be boilerplate language, the choice of law clause plays a practical role in shaping how a purchase agreement is interpreted and enforced. For both buyers and sellers, identifying the governing law in advance can reduce procedural...
When to Hire a Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Navigating the complexities of commercial real estate transactions can be a daunting task. Whether you are buying, selling, leasing, raising capital, negotiating loans, or resolving disputes, having a knowledgeable commercial real estate attorney on your side can be...
What Does a Commercial Real Estate Attorney Do?
What Does a Commercial Real Estate Attorney Do? A commercial real estate attorney helps their client achieve the client’s business objectives in a risk efficient manner. An experienced real estate attorney helps a client understand what to expect with respect to a...
What is the Role of Escrow in a Commercial Real Estate Transaction?
Commercial real estate transactions are often complex, involving significant sums of money, extensive documentation, and multiple parties with varying interests. One crucial component that helps streamline and safeguard these transactions is the escrow process. Escrow...
ROFOs and ROFRs – Traps for the Unwary
Purchase Options: Traps for the Unwary In the realm of commercial real estate, the terms Right of First Offer (ROFO) and Right of First Refusal (ROFR) are commonplace, often finding their way into leases and other agreements. At first glance, these rights might seem...