Harvest Real Estate Law

California’s New Commercial Tenant Protection Act (SB 1103): What Landlords Should Know

California’s legislative landscape is changing, and with the new year comes a significant shift for commercial landlords. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed SB 1103 (2024), known as the Commercial Tenant Protection Act, into law. The Act, effective January 1, 2025, …

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Navigating Legal and Business Issues with Existing REAs When Reimagining Retail Projects

Retail real estate owners continually need to modify their projects to meet the evolving needs of retail tenants and customers.  Among the most difficult challenges in reimagining or redeveloping retail projects are restrictions within existing REAs, CC&Rs and other recorded …

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Key Legal Considerations in Retail Leasing at Mixed-Use Residential Properties

Mixed-use properties pose unique legal challenges as different types of tenants often have divergent legal interests.  In mixed-use properties with retail and residential uses, landlords must ensure their leases provide retail tenants sufficient operational flexibility without sacrificing the residential tenants’ …

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