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Practical Guidance’s State Law Comparison Tool (SLCT) allows attorneys to compare state laws on various real estate topics, including commercial real estate ownership, foreign investment in real property, and commercial real estate leasing, in a...

Marijuana retailers are setting up shops in cannabis approved jurisdictions across the country to meet growing consumer demand. While leasing commercial spaces to cannabis businesses may be profitable, doing so can present risks to landlords. Read this...

Joint ventures are commonly formed between two or more entities for purchasing, developing, and managing real property. Parties to the joint venture usually enter into a written agreement allocating and sharing the associated responsibilities, liabilities...

Understanding California real estate development laws and procedures requires knowledge of, and familiarity with, state zoning ordinances, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the California Subdivision Map Act, and a host of other local,...

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has jurisdiction to review and restrict real estate transactions due to national security concerns. The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently issued a Final Rule, effective December 9...

Most states offer Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-Pace) financing to borrowers as additional capital for constructing energy-efficient improvements. C-Pace financings are funded by private lenders and administered by local governments. Read...

Industrial or warehouse spaces are used for light manufacturing, assembly, distribution, and warehousing. These spaces typically do not require significant work by the tenant prior to occupancy. However, industrial and warehouse spaces generally require...

Real estate joint ventures are formed between two or more entities to purchase, develop, and manage real property. Due to the complexity of these ventures, parties typically enter into a joint venture agreement to allocate and share the associated responsibilities...

After experiencing the hottest summer on record, many municipalities are enacting laws requiring landlords to provide air conditioning and other cooling mechanisms to ensure that rentals are habitable during the next heat wave. Read this article for more...

Landlords and tenants terminating commercial leases should consider both contractual and state law requirements. Check out this practice note, authored by Holland & Knight real estate attorneys, discussing key legal and practical considerations for...

Check out Practical Guidance’s new residential foreclosure state law survey. It provides information on state-specific statutory foreclosure methods, types of security instruments used in real estate financings, required foreclosure loan documentation...

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued a nationwide reporting rule effective December 1, 2025. This new rule mandates certain reporting requirements on title insurance companies, real estate...

Are climate risks and rising insurance costs decreasing home affordability? How about real property values? What’s next? Read this article for insight from real estate experts. Read now » Related Content Climate Change Resource Kit...

Obtaining a Phase I environmental site assessment (ESA) is essential to conducting environmental due diligence for commercial real estate transactions. The goal of a Phase I ESA is to evaluate readily available evidence to identify sources of potential...

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing provides borrowers access to additional capital for constructing energy-efficient improvements. Private lenders offer C-PACE financing in most states with the financing assessment program administered...

A disaster management and emergency response plan is essential for commercial real property owners, landlords, managers, and governing bodies. Read this guidance on preparing and responding to disasters, including casualty losses, natural disasters, cyberattacks...

The value of water has risen in the U.S. especially in areas where droughts have become more prevalent. Though water rights can be transferred between entities, there are restrictions, limitations, and federal approval required. Read this article regarding...

Cities impacted by commercial real estate vacancies are seeing more commercial buildings converted to residential units. Such conversions may be promising, with lucrative returns for developers and owners, but going through the conversion process presents...

Manufactured housing communities (MHCs), also commonly referred to as mobile home parks, continue to increase in popularity, while state and local regulations governing them also continue to expand. Read this practice note to learn about MHCs in California...

Capital gains tax obligations arising out of an investment property sale may be deferred. Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that no gain or loss is recognized when real property held for productive use in trade or business, or for investment...

New York State recently enacted the “Good Cause” Eviction Law limiting evictions and rent increases in New York City and potentially other municipalities within the state. Read this article to familiarize yourself with the definition of “Good...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is a hot topic, often considered part of the conscience or character of a business. It is a framework used to evaluate a business's practices and performance or assets on sustainability and ethical issues...

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision striking down the Chevron Doctrine may impact interpretation of ambiguous legislation, potentially including real estate-related laws such as the Fair Housing Act (FHA), National Environmental Policy Act...

While landlords initiate many evictions for rent payment defaults, they also evict tenants for other lease breaches and violations of federal, state, or local laws. Both landlords and tenants should familiarize themselves with potential tenant eviction...

While landlords initiate many evictions for rent payment defaults, they also evict tenants for other lease breaches and violations of federal, state, or local laws. Both landlords and tenants should familiarize themselves with potential tenant eviction...