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LeaseCraft – Lease Drafting and Automation Solution

08/23/2017   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

In accordance with our commitment to delivering efficient and cost effective legal services for our clients, Sherin and Lodgen’s leasing... Read More »

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The Law of Lis Pendens in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

07/26/2017   |   BY Christopher R. Blazejewski and Ronald W. Ruth

If you are involved in a real estate dispute in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, it is important to know the... Read More »

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Cracks in the Law of Sidewalks

06/05/2017   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Under Massachusetts common law in effect since 1860, property owners have no duty to repair or warn of hazards on... Read More »

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The Importance of Recordkeeping in Commercial Lease Administration

03/17/2017   |   BY Sander A. Rikleen and Jennifer Ioli Connelly

Many commercial leases provide for automatic extension of the term unless one party notifies the other in writing within a... Read More »

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Disability Access and Lease Negotiations in California: What Commercial Landlords Need to Know

03/16/2017   |   BY Thomas P. Gorman

Recent amendments to an existing California statute regarding disability access for commercial property create requirements, of which landlords, tenants, and... Read More »

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Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements in a Nutshell

02/17/2017   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Negotiation of a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreement (commonly referred to as an “SNDA”) can pose challenges for property owners,... Read More »

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Why a Leasehold Mortgage?

10/25/2016   |   BY Gary M. Markoff

Developer wants to buy a prime parcel for shopping center construction. He approaches the landowner with a written offer to... Read More »

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Landlord Tips for Co-Tenancy Requirements

09/07/2016   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

When it comes to opening and co-tenancy requirements, some leases require that a specific anchor tenant be open and operating before... Read More »

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Telecommunication Lease: The Battle Over Subleasing Rights

07/18/2016   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Telecommunication (“telecom”) leases can be a unique animal due to the nature of the tenant’s use and business model. In negotiating... Read More »

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New Opportunities for Credit Union Ownership of Real Estate

05/24/2016   |   BY Steven D. Eimert

Proposed changes to NCUA’s rule on federal credit union (FCU) ownership of real estate and to the Massachusetts credit union... Read More »

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When a Signed Lease is Not Enough – Commercial Tenants in Massachusetts

05/17/2016   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Renting retail space in a shopping center? An office in downtown Boston? A parcel of land for development in the... Read More »

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Residential Security Deposits Provide Protection for a Landlord, but There can be Unexpected Pitfalls

04/29/2016   |   BY David A. Michel and Sander A. Rikleen

On April 27, 2016, the ever-perilous legal landscape for Massachusetts residential landlords developed an additional potential pitfall. The statute governing... Read More »