In the Dallas Metroplex, real estate concerns are hopping. After the pandemic, people are finally ready, willing and able to lease and purchase real estate again. Unfortunately, this activity has led to disputes cropping up. If this has happened to you, what are your...
Commercial real estate dispute? Consider mediation or arbitration
These days, it seems like the commercial real estate disputes might never end. After the pandemic, some companies will never need as much space as before. Or, at best, they might take years to work their way back into needing it. As a landlord, you may see the rent...
Distressed commercial real estate lease? Time to try a workout
2020 was a tough year, but problems with the commercial real estate market are headed right into 2021. After almost a year of disruption, including eviction moratoriums, massive numbers of office workers working from home, and virtually no street traffic for...
Mezzanine lenders are coming for commercial landlords
Unlike traditional mortgages that are secured by the property in question, mezzanine loans are backed up by your business. A foreclosure doesn’t just mean losing the property. It could mean losing a percentage of your business. Unfortunately, mezzanine lenders tend to...
Commercial debt restructuring can help in challenging times
It probably goes without saying that the health crisis we have witnessed for the past few months is an unprecedented challenge with which businesses need to cope and eventually overcome. With commercial activities slowing down, in Texas and across the world, many...
Behind on your commercial property loan? Consider a loan workout.
If you’re using what should be your operating capital to pay down a commercial real estate loan, you may be concerned that you are facing foreclosure or even bankruptcy. But there are ways to resolve a commercial property loan outside of foreclosure or bankruptcy....
Commercial landlords and tenants may revisit their contract
Few would argue this is the best of times for many commercial property owners and their tenants. Some Texas tenants unable to pay on time might suddenly get locked out of their shop. But then again, many tenants with a strong online presence are starting to wonder why...
Information to provide in a commercial lease
When a business owner looks to rent space from you, it is an important business transaction for both of you. The lease you design should be fair for everyone. It is important that you do not make the lease too restrictive or make too many demands in the lease that...
Property lines: how do I find them?
Property lines ensure that your real estate properties are protected. Typically, property lines are marked. This allows homeowners to make improvements to their property. Knowing where your property ends can save you a headache later. When building a fence or another...
Commercial landlord utilizes litigation to seek money
Commercial property owners have a substantial number of tasks to handle. If the owners manage the property and act as landlords, they may find themselves facing disputes with their tenants from time to time. While some issues may be easily resolved, others may require...
