New York State Bar Association
Real Property Law Section
Commercial Leasing Committee
Roster
The Commercial Leasing Committee seeks to
identify and address current issues and new developments in connection
with the leasing of commercial space. The Committee holds four meetings
each year, typically 2-hour lunch meetings, at which presentations on
commercial leasing topics and related topics of interest to real estate lawyers
are provided by knowledgeable speakers, often with CLE credit for attendees.
The meetings are well attended and offer opportunities for active participation
by the Committee members. Illustrative topics covered at such meetings over the
past several years include Operating Expense Clauses; Casualty and Business
Interruption – Lessons from Hurricane Sandy; “Good Guy” Guaranties;
Construction Issues for Leasing Lawyers; High-End Retail Leasing; Ground Lease
Target Practice; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Issues; Update on Recent
Case Law; Selected Federal Income Tax Issues for Leasing Lawyers; Negotiating
SNDAs (Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreements); and an ethics program on the
use of social media. Although the
Committee has not recently sought to publish reports or develop subcommittee
projects, those activities are possible if the members of the Committee are so
inclined.
Committee membership is open to members of the Real Property Law Section.
July 2016
