Rent Abatement, Force Majeure and How to Navigate as a Landlord During COVID-19

Carlton Fields real estate attorney Michael Tippett was interviewed in a Retail Investment Group podcast titled, “Rent Abatement, Force Majeure and How to Navigate as a Landlord During COVID-19,” regarding issues in the real estate industry throughout this worldwide pandemic.

The podcast provides practical advice about how landlords can handle their tenants and lenders during the coronavirus crisis.

Tippett tells property owners that they should interface with their tenants and lenders immediately to acknowledge the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, furnish any required financial information, and proactively communicate next steps.

Listen to the podcast.

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