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With rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, landlords should be concerned about potential claims of infection in common areas.

Apartments, industrial, retail and hotels all saw cap rate compression in the second half of last year.

The moratorium was imposed on Wednesday and is in effect until further notice. The action by Cambridge comes a day after Boston Mayor Martin Walsh instituted a construction ban in the City of Boston. To date, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has not called for a construction work stoppage statewide.

Buyers are hitting the pause button as they take the time to survey the new landscape.

The deals were announced on Wednesday by the three major automakers. Following Thursday evening shifts, Ford is temporarily suspending production at its manufacturing sites in North America to March 30 to thoroughly clean its facilities to protect its workforce and boost containment efforts for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Allegiance Retail Services, a current subtenant, signed a direct long-term lease for 18,928 square-feet at the property. In addition, Office Evolution, an existing tenant, signed a long-term lease extension and expanded its total square footage to 14,500 square-feet.