Landlord / Lease Issues in Bankruptcy

Earlier this month, Mattress Firm, Inc., and its affiliated debtors (collectively, “Mattress Firm”) filed for chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.  Through
Continue Reading Mattress Firm Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Delaware – Commercial Landlords Take Notice

Recently in the Abengoa SA bankruptcy proceeding (click here to review prior post), the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware entered an order permitting Debtors to
Continue Reading Abengoa Court Enters Order Permitting Debtors to Reject Nonresidential Real Property Leases

On April 7, 2016, Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (aka PacSun, aka Pacific Sunwear) filed for chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Continue Reading Pacific Sunwear Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Delaware – Commercial Landlords Beware

Not uncommonly, the timing of a commercial tenant’s bankruptcy filing will correspond with a landlord seeking to evict the tenant or institute foreclosure proceedings.  What is the effect of a
Continue Reading Commercial Landlord Dispute – Dismissal for Cause and the Interplay of Sections 349 and 1112

With the RadioShack Corporation bankruptcy action affecting the rights of many commercial landlords, it is important to determine ways that landlords can protect themselves during the course of the bankruptcy
Continue Reading RadioShack Corp. Bankruptcy: How can a landlord protect itself prior to and during bankruptcy?