Legal & Regulatory

Features  

The Uncertain Presidential Election and Its Impact on CRE Investment

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Property investment generally performs well under both Democratic and Republican presidencies.

Commentary  

The Impact of Bankruptcy Issues On COVID Lease Restructurings

Jessica K. Bonteque and Nahum M. Palefski |

There are several important topics for both tenants and landlords to consider from a bankruptcy perspective while negotiating lease amendments.

Research  

California's Prop15 Could Increase Taxes for CRE Owners Significantly

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The split roll tax initiative on the November ballot is the largest proposed tax increase in California history.

Commentary  

A Closer Look at California’s AB 3088

Grace Winters, Dina Tecimer and Delilah Clay |

The act is a temporary solution meant to provide some level of certainty to renters, modest protections for small landlords and time for the state to determine what additional relief may be needed.

CRE Landlords Will Continue to Lose Revenue Through 2021

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The end of the eviction moratorium alone won’t help to ease landlords’ problems. Delays and lost rent will continue through next year.

News  

CDC Declares Eviction Moratorium That Will Last Until Year’s End

Erika Morphy |

Renters earning under $99,000 a year or couples earning less than $198,000 a year are eligible for this relief.

Features  

Distress Investors Wait for Moratoriums on Evictions to Lift

Les Shaver |

Although many tenants aren’t paying rents and many landlords aren’t paying mortgages, the floodgates haven’t opened yet.

Commentary  

California’s Assault on the CRE Industry

Joseph J. Ori |

Anti-real estate and business legislation hit overdrive about three years ago and has accelerated with a myriad of anti-business laws and regulations.

Features  

A Flood of CRE Litigation Could Be On the Way

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Loans and leases can only be restructured for so long before they result in defaults and litigation.

Commentary  

Intangibles Are Exempt from Property Tax

Cecilia J. Hyun |

Numbers of lawsuits remind taxpayers and assessors to exclude intangible assets from taxable real estate value.