Tenant Leasing Illustrated – May 2019 – Sprinklering around the Emojis
No tenant wants to be hit with unexpected costs to comply with applicable laws. Unfortunately, New York City's Local Law 26 of 2004 requiring sprinkler...
Tenant Leasing Illustrated – April 2019 – Late Delivery; A Landlord Should Always (Be Made To) Pay Its Debts
Every tenant worries about its space being delivered on time. That is probably true in all instances, but particularly if the landlord is doing a turnkey...
Tenant Leasing Illustrated – March 2019 – Super Geezers and Brokerage Commissions
Every tenant needs the ability to sublet or assign its space in order to have an effective exit strategy. When the time comes to exercise that right, most...
Tenant Leasing Illustrated – February 2019 – Robocalling Constructive Eviction
Tenants need to protect themselves from non-performing landlords and lease provisions providing for abatement and/or self-help can go a long way in this...
Tenant Leasing Illustrated – January 2019 – Steering Your Sub-Sublease
The same as any tenant, a subtenant needs the exit strategy that comes with an ability to further sublease. And notwithstanding the proliferation of the...
Tenant Leasing Illustrated – December 2018 – Who, Who, Who Let the Dog Rider Out?
In many industries, the ability to bring dogs and other pets to the office has become a priority amenity. It is easy to see how this can lead to conflict...
Tenant Leasing Illustrated – November 2018 – Freebies and Nyet Rent
Although sadly nothing in life is free, commercial leases often include "free rent", i.e., a rent abatement provision. This tenant incentive is an important...
Tenant Leasing Illustrated – October 2018 – There Is No Crying in Lease Surrenders
Tenants are obligated under their leases through the expiration date. If a tenant has outgrown its space or needs to downsize, it is often left with subleasing...
Tenant Leasing Illustrated – September 2018 – Ducking Exclusivity Issues
Tenants are sometimes afforded the exclusive right to operate a particular business. Although more common in shopping centers where the tenant mix is important...
