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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...

Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) are found in many consumer products such as cookware, food packaging, cosmetics, and stain repellants, and can be released into the air, soil, and water, including drinking water sources. With the Environmental...

With the expansion of the short-term rental market, many jurisdictions are addressing concerns caused by the influx of transient occupants, including safety and liability issues. Learn about New York City’s Short-Term Rental Registration Law, also...

Many local governments charge development impact fees, which are typically used to fund local infrastructure. However, the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Sheetz v. County of El Dorado decision, clarifying that the Takings Clause applies to municipal...

A preferred equity investment is a structured real estate investment financing where capital is invested for a fixed term in exchange for an agreed return. While such capital is subordinate to debt, it takes priority over common equity. Preferred equity...

As more marijuana businesses seek locations to grow and sell their product, an increasing number of landlords are looking into meeting this need. Before renting property to a cannabis business, property owners should be aware of logistical issues concerning...

Expand your knowledge of due diligence for commercial real estate financings--covering topics such as evaluating borrowers, guarantors, and commercial properties that will serve as collateral. Our Commercial Real Estate Financing Due Diligence Resource...

The recent $418 million National Association of Realtors’ settlement with home sellers over broker commissions will impact the relationship and fee structure between sellers, buyers, and their real estate agents. Read this article for more information...

Summer associates will arrive in just a few weeks! And we have handy resources available for them. Check out our updated Real Estate Summer Associates Resource Kit, including a Summer Survival Guide and Top 10 Secrets of Success written by associates...

Most merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions involve an owned or leased real estate asset. Real estate counsel are typically called upon to assist corporate counsel to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to close the real estate portion of...

Landlords and tenants often negotiate rent abatement clauses. These clauses are used as a lease incentive and also as a remedy when tenants are prevented from using or profiting from the premises due to a condition of the leased property or a landlord...

When a borrower defaults, one of the mortgage lender’s remedies is to acquire the subject property, referred to as real estate owned property (REO property). Read this practice note to learn how a mortgage lender acquires commercial REO property...