In October 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two bills – SB 79 and AB 1050 – that will significantly influence the landscape for commercial real estate development in California. Both laws take effect in 2026 and are designed …
Topic: Mixed Use
Keeping the Peace: How Landlords and Property Owners Can Reduce and Manage Nuisance Claims
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. …
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 …
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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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Navigating Evolving Parking Issues in Shopping Centers
Parking has long been a critical aspect of the shopping center experience, influencing consumer behavior, tenant satisfaction, and overall profitability. Parking allocation can be a contentious issue among tenants within shopping centers, particularly when space is limited or unevenly distributed. …
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Green Lease Provisions Can Benefit Both Landlords and Tenants
As more companies boost their sustainability initiatives, both landlords and tenants are increasingly looking to advance their environmental goals through special lease provisions. “Green” provisions mandating environmentally friendly practices can benefit both landlords and tenants economically – and seem poised …
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Battery Storage Tenants: Key Considerations for Landlords
Commercial landlords are seeing an increase in tenants storing lithium batteries and other types of batteries in their premises and buildings. This is even more prevalent in states – like California – that have lofty ambitions to reduce their dependency …
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Preparing Your Property Portfolio for a Possible Recession
While economists and pundits may disagree about the likelihood of a recession in 2023, it is important for real estate investors to take steps now to prepare their portfolios for a potential economic slowdown given the stark rise in interest …
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