Jun 11, 2019 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Banks that provide financing for commercial tenants and the real estate landlords for those same tenants both want additional security in the tenant’s personal property located at the premises. The interests of the landlord and the lender are in conflict. The landlord...
May 22, 2019 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
In Part 1 of this series, the definition of guaranty, the relationship between the landlord and guarantor, and the means for landlords to enforce provisions of a guaranty were discussed. Recognizing that the guaranty is a condition to entering into a lease, and its...
May 16, 2019 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
As a condition to entering into a new lease, landlords often require a guaranty of lease from a personal or corporate guarantor in connection with those tenant entities that do not have either a high enough net worth or annual revenue, or for whatever other reasons do...
Jul 12, 2017 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
The Arlington County Board held a work session on July 11th to review and provide feedback on the Residential Parking Working Group’s recommendations for parking minimums in the Rosslyn-Ballston and Jefferson Davis Highway corridors. The group recommended establishing...
Jun 30, 2017 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
On June 17th, the Arlington County Board approved an amendment to Arlington’s Zoning Ordinance allowing greater aggregate sign area for certain properties with retail. The adopted amendment—which applies to buildings with comprehensive sign plans in...
Apr 3, 2017 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
The Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects (“the Board”) is reopening its regulations for general review. The Board is only at the notice of intent stage of the process, so it is unclear at...
