Latest News & Developments in Commercial Real Estate Law
Since 2008, we have used our real estate law blog as a way to keep readers informed about the latest developments and news within commercial real estate law. Some of the topics we regularly address include court decisions on disputed commercial real estate transactions, limited liability company law and high-end residential real estate transactions. In addition to informing readers, we make it a priority to provide an in-depth analysis of the topics we discuss.
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The New York Real Estate Journal published an article by Olshan Real Estate partner Thomas Kearns entitled, “Addressing Mortgage Subordination in Ground Leases.” In the article, Tom discusses the confusion that often accompanies the provisions of ground lease term sheets regarding mortgage subordination.
The New York Real Estate Journal published an article by Olshan Real Estate partners Thomas Kearns and Hyman Kindler entitled, “Overview of New York State Lien Law and Building Loan Soft Costs.” Tom and Hymie discuss the uses of building loan proceeds and the common misconception that building loan proceeds cannot be used for soft costs.
The New York Real Estate Journal published an article in its January 24th, 2017, edition by Olshan Real Estate partner Thomas Kearns entitled, “Top 2016 Legal Developments Affecting New York Real Estate Industry by Kearns." In it, Tom summarizes several incremental developments in the laws affecting New York’s commercial real estate industry in 2016.
The New York Real Estate Journal published an article by Olshan Real Estate partner Thomas Kearns entitled, “New City Commercial Tenant Harassment Law.” Tom discusses the recently passed law prohibiting harassment of commercial tenants and the practical steps landlords should consider taking in order to protect themselves from future claims.
The New York Real Estate Journal published an article by Olshan Real Estate partner Thomas Kearns entitled, “Condominium Offering Plans Are Contracts.” Tom discusses the implications of the evolving case law after the 2002 Jennifer case which held that condominium offering plans can create contractual obligations between sponsors and individual purchasers.
Full article content reprinted with permission below. To view on the New York Real Estate Journal site, please click here.
The following article was published in the July 19, 2016 issue of the New York Real Estate Journal.
Full article content reprinted with permission below. To view on the New York Real Estate Journal site, please click here.
The following article was published in the May 17, 2016 issue of the New York Real Estate Journal.
We are regularly requested by investor groups to highlight issues covered by a limited liability company agreement for a typical real estate development company with several equal partners. The following is the result of that effort.
The following article was published in the January 19, 2016 issue of the New York Real Estate Journal
Full article content reprinted with permission below. To view on the New York Real Estate Journal site, please click here.