Commercial Ground Lease Fundamentals Training Class

Course ID: 20694

Commercial Ground Lease Fundamentals Training Seminar

Insulate Your Client From Ground Lease Disputes, Default and Early Termination

Do you know when a ground lease is the best option for a business venture? Do you understand what protection mechanisms can be incorporated to mitigate risk? What are the best ways to structure financing? Attend this information-packed seminar to obtain the essential legal groundwork and best practices for drafting and financing successful ground leases. Gain practical tips from experienced practitioners - Register today!

Know when a ground lease will provide the greatest economic benefits.
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in ground leasing that may offer innovative solutions during your next deal.
Mitigate the risk involved in entering a ground lease through focused and refined due diligence tactics.
Learn the best ways to structure financing to protect all parties.
Safeguard against premature termination through carefully crafted lease protections.
Ensure maximum reversionary interest by understanding which improvements add value and which increase liability.
Encourage investor participation by including equity sharing provisions in the lease.
Insulate the landowner from liability with exculpatory clauses and other key provisions.
Ensure property remains financeable - and an attractive investment - with strategic lease drafting techniques.
Protect rental income against inflation with accurately determined rent adjustments.
Create a symbiotic relationship between tenants while mitigating risk by facilitating the exchange of goods and/or services through a co-location lease.
Offset the costs of unproductive land with billboard or cell tower ground leasing - know what special provisions and access rights to include in the lease.


	Agenda
	GROUND LEASE BASICS 9:00 - 10:15, Lawrence S. Glosser. Function of a Ground Lease Big Picture Differences Between Ground Leases and Other Leases Advantages and Disadvantages for the Lessor and Tenant Parties Involved in Negotiations Current Trends in Ground Leasing Due Diligence: Knowing When a Ground Lease is the Right Choice Due Diligence Tactics for the Sublessee STRATEGIC GROUND LEASE FINANCING 10:30 - 11:45, Lawrence S. Glosser. Basic Requirements and Rights Financing Strategies: Liability and Non-Recourse Debt Subordination Issues Encumbrances Early Termination, Default and Bankruptcy Safeguards CO-LOCATION LEASES 12:45 - 1:45, Romona L. Monroe. When are Co-Location Leases Beneficial? Lease Structure and Key Provisions Significant Access, Security and Operational Issues to Look Out For in Negotiations CRUCIAL COMPONENTS OF THE LEASE 1:45 - 3:00, Michael A. Nesteroff. Defining the Premises Determining the Term and Options Title Insurance Coverage Provisions for Rent, Equity Sharing and Adjustments Construction, Maintenance and Improvements Limitations of Use Assignment and Subletting Conditions Flexibility and Key Provisions to Prevent Future Disputes Surrender of Leased Premises and Improvements Drafting Examples and Guidelines Sample Documents Associated With the Lease SPECIAL LEASE CONSIDERATIONS 3:15 - 4:30, Michael A. Nesteroff. Special Considerations for Cell Tower and Outdoor Advertising Ground Leases Credit Tenant Leases and "Come Hell or High Water" Lease Provisions Creative Ground Lease Strategies How Lease Structure Affects Real Estate Transfer Taxes Ownership of Mineral Rights Under a Ground Lease