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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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NYREJ Publishes Article by Thomas Kearns on Estoppel Certificates

New York Real Estate Journal recently published an article authored by Olshan Real Estate partner Thomas Kearns entitled “The Underappreciated Estoppel.” Read More ›

NYREJ Publishes Article on the Perceived Inevitability of Collapsing Multi-Owner Properties

New York Real Estate Journal published an article on August 3 authored by Olshan Real Estate partner Thomas Kearns entitled "Are Collapses of Multi-Owner Properties Inevitable?" Read More ›

New York’s Executive Orders 202.8 and 202.28 Should Not Stop Commercial Lease Enforcement, Though New York City Legislation Sets Limitations on Landlords Seeking Recovery From Personal Guarantors for Tenant Defaults

Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.8, dated March 20, 2020, froze evictions of any residential or commercial tenant through June 18, 2020, but did not expressly restrict taking enforcement actions against tenants short of an actual eviction. On May 7, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.28, which extended that moratorium until August 20, assuming the owner or tenant “is eligible for unemployment insurance or benefits under state or federal law or otherwise facing financial hardship due to the COVID‑19 pandemic.” Neither of these Executive Orders expressly restricts landlords from taking enforcement actions against tenants short of an actual eviction, including terminating leases based on tenant defaults. They also do not obviate a commercial tenant’s obligation to continue paying rent under the lease. Read More ›

NY Executive Order 202.8 Should Not Stop Commercial Lease Enforcement

Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.8 freezes evictions of any residential or commercial tenant through June 18, 2020, but does not expressly restrict taking enforcement actions against tenants short of an actual eviction. Read More ›

COVID-19 Real Estate and Corporate Q&A

We address common concerns raised by our clients and will post any further updates as we become aware of them. Read More ›

Force Majeure? Contractual Performance During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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NYREJ Publishes a Review of 2018 by Thomas Kearns

New York Real Estate Journal recently interviewed Olshan Real Estate partner Thomas Kearns in an article entitled “Year in Review 2018.” Read More ›

NYREJ Publishes Article by Thomas Kearns on Top Legal Developments in Real Estate in 2017

The New York Real Estate Journal published an article by Olshan Real Estate partner Thomas Kearns entitled, “Top 2017 Legal Developments Affecting NY Real Estate.” Read More ›

Addressing Mortgage Subordination in Ground Leases

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. Read More ›

New York City Commercial Tenant Harassment Law

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. 

Full article content reprinted with permission below. To view on the New York Real Estate Journal site, please click here. Read More ›

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