Ethan C. Geis Publications
Considerations for Commercial Tenants for Negotiating Lease Modifications or Contemplating Lease Terminations
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its grip on the country and appears to be entering a surge phase this winter, many commercial tenants are dealing with the uncertainty of the prolonged effect of both restrictive public health measures employed by local and state governments to combat the virus’ spread and also a general reduction in...
CDC Announces New Residential Eviction Moratorium Order Through End of 2020
By: Ethan C. Geis and Michael Van Someren On September 1, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human Services through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it was issuing a nationwide order temporarily halting certain residential evictions. (Order). The Order became effective beginning September 4, 2020 through the end of...
COVID-19 Waivers: Can They Reduce Your Business Risk?
By: Lisa Kleiner Wood and Ethan C. Geis As states begin to reopen and loosen restrictions on public gatherings and business closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, business managers, event coordinators, and property owners are seeking to get back to a semblance of normalcy. However, at least in the near term, it appears that...
To Keep Your Real Estate Deals Moving, Consider a Pause Provision
Within less than a month, the outbreak of COVID-19, and government countermeasures deployed to blunt its effect, has brought a vibrant economy grinding to a halt. In particular, what was a lively commercial real estate market buttressed by strong economic fundamentals, only weeks ago, is beginning to slow due to the uncertainty caused by the...
Coronavirus Challenges for Commercial Landlords
By: Ethan C. Geis and Mike T. Van Someren