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The Co-Tenancy Clause in a Commercial Lease: What Happens When the Anchor Leaves and Why Most Tenants Have No Protection

The Co-Tenancy Clause in a Commercial Lease: What Happens When the Anchor Leaves and Why Most Tenants Have No Protection

The Co-Tenancy Clause in a Commercial Lease: What Happens When the Anchor Leaves and Why Most Tenants Have No ProtectionRobby S. Pinnamaneni, Esq.
Published on: 13/04/2026

An anchor departure can halve a center’s foot traffic. Without a co-tenancy clause, tenants pay full rent throughout the decline. Learn what the clause covers and what to negotiate.

Lease Risk and Exposure
ADA Compliance in Commercial Leases: Who Pays for Accessibility and How the Lease Determines Your Liability

ADA Compliance in Commercial Leases: Who Pays for Accessibility and How the Lease Determines Your Liability

ADA Compliance in Commercial Leases: Who Pays for Accessibility and How the Lease Determines Your LiabilityRobby S. Pinnamaneni, Esq.
Published on: 13/04/2026

ADA makes both landlord and tenant potentially liable. The lease determines who pays. Learn how ADA compliance is allocated in commercial leases and what to negotiate.

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Estoppel Certificates in Commercial Leases: What You’re Signing, Why It Matters, and What to Check Before You SignPost

Estoppel Certificates in Commercial Leases: What You’re Signing, Why It Matters, and What to Check Before You SignPost

Estoppel Certificates in Commercial Leases: What You’re Signing, Why It Matters, and What to Check Before You SignPostRobby S. Pinnamaneni, Esq.
Published on: 13/04/2026

A tenant signed an estoppel certifying no landlord defaults — and waived their ability to pursue an HVAC repair the landlord had promised. Learn what estoppel certificates are and what to check before signing.

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Landlord Entry Rights in Commercial Leases: When Can They Come In and How to Protect Your Business Operations

Landlord Entry Rights in Commercial Leases: When Can They Come In and How to Protect Your Business Operations

Landlord Entry Rights in Commercial Leases: When Can They Come In and How to Protect Your Business OperationsRobby S. Pinnamaneni, Esq.
Published on: 13/04/2026

A landlord arrived during patient appointments with a same-day phone call as notice. The lease said ‘reasonable notice.’ For sensitive businesses, entry provisions are a real operational risk.

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