Playing the Long Game With Your HVAC Systems
By John Salustri June 15, 2020 In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the work being done by commercial real estate professionals has changed, but it’s more important than ever.…
Read MoreTaxing Industry Resources
April 7, 2020 • By Liz Wolf As Ben Franklin once said, the only two certainties in life are death and taxes. While property professionals are more than accustomed to…
Read MoreAvoiding Common Leasing Pitfalls
BY SONJA BEDDOW, ESQ. Between issues with the substantive provisions of a lease and errors made in executing the final version, a lot of things can go wrong—even in a…
Read MoreMobile Amenities Boost the Tenant Experience
BY PATRICIA KIRK In today’s experiential-focused work environment, building amenities are important to tenants seeking to attract talent. In response to this demand, many property owners are investing significant capital…
Read MoreCommercial Landlord Liability for Workplace Violence Control
December 12, 2019 • Sara A. McCormick and Arwa Abdelmoula The issue of premises security was met with heightened scrutiny in the wake of September 11, 2001, and has continued…
Read MoreThe Interplay Between Tenant Possession and Landlord Control
September 6, 2019 • James R. Walston, ESQ., and Naphtalie Librun-Ukiri What responsibilities do landlords have when a tenant’s employee is injured while operating equipment within the leased premises? Can…
Read MoreThey Come in Peace: How Robots and Other Technologies are Changing the Role of the Property Manager
BY REVATHI GREENWOOD, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MARCIO DACOSTA AND KATHLEEN CAHILL Raise your hand if you’ve ever considered the following: “Could a robot do my job better than I can?”…
Read MoreToday’s Tenants Are Expecting Healthier Workplaces
BY LIZ WOLF Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, and that includes racking up an average of 50 hours a week in the office. Long hours, stress…
Read MoreSustainability: Cooperation Makes Things Happen
BY JOHN SALUSTRI Renaissance writer John Heywood said that many hands make light work. And, while he most likely wasn’t talking about sustainability goals in commercial buildings, he could have…
Read MoreAvoiding Disputes Over the Condition of Industrial Properties Upon Surrender
By Michael L. Allen, Esq. In any well-crafted lease, clear and careful drafting avoids disputes between landlord and tenant—and the resulting acrimony and expense. This is no less true with…
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