Across virtually every commercial real estate asset class, there is a growing trend towards the creation of mixed-use environments. This shift is fueled by investors seeking greater flexibility and diversification in their projects, and it shows no sign of slowing. …
Category: Articles
Tariffs Are Here: What Landlords Need to Know About the Impact on Commercial Leasing
New tariffs on imported construction materials—including steel, aluminum, electrical components, and finish goods—have now gone into effect. For commercial landlords, these tariffs are expected to drive up construction costs, create supply chain delays, and introduce new risks across lease transactions. …
California’s Insurance Wildfire Crisis: A Turning Point for Insurers and Property Owners
With wildfire losses in Southern California now topping $53 billion, the ripple effects across the state’s already fragile insurance industry are undeniable. Property insurance premiums are expected to rise significantly across all of California, with availability options and challenges likely …
New California Real Estate Laws: What to Expect in 2025
As California’s legal landscape continues to evolve, several new laws taking effect in 2025 are poised to significantly impact the commercial real estate industry. Among the most relevant to commercial real estate professionals is Assembly Bill 1103, which extends new …
Read Article from New California Real Estate Laws: What to Expect in 2025
Reconciliation of CAM Expenses: A Guide from Landlord and Tenant Perspectives
In commercial leases, Common Area Maintenance expenses – or CAM expenses – often represent a significant portion of the financial obligations of a tenant. These expenses typically cover the upkeep and maintenance of shared spaces in a project, such as …
Read Article from Reconciliation of CAM Expenses: A Guide from Landlord and Tenant Perspectives
Legal Update on FinCEN’s New Corporate Disclosure Requirements for 2024
On January 1, 2024, a new corporate reporting law took effect which impacts the entire real estate industry. The Federal Corporate Transparency Act, 31 U.S.C. §5336 (“CTA”), enacted by Congress in 2021, imposes major new requirements on most business entities …
Read Article from Legal Update on FinCEN’s New Corporate Disclosure Requirements for 2024
The Impact of California’s Recent Elections on the Real Estate Industry
California voters recently voted to enact Propositions 2, 4, and 36, each of which is expected to provide benefits to real estate owners, developers, and investors. These new measures are positioned to create both opportunities and challenges for the commercial …
Read Article from The Impact of California’s Recent Elections on the Real Estate Industry
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, …
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 …
Commissions in Home Sales: New Options for Buyers & Their Realtors
In early July, the National Association of Realtors agreed to a settlement of a major class action lawsuit that changes some of the rules governing real estate commissions in residential sales. In Rhonda Burnett et al. v. The National Association …
Read Article from Commissions in Home Sales: New Options for Buyers & Their Realtors