Course Description
Look before you lease. Discover how to survive today's uncertain leasing economy.
From the rental agreement to security deposits and eviction actions, you need to stay on top of all aspects of landlord-tenant law. Register today for this informative seminar and get clarification on how to perform key property management duties without hassle. You will find out what you should include in the rental agreement to avoid problems down the line - such as rent and security deposit details, and what happens in case of default.
Get tips on screening potential tenants, complying with state and federal nondiscrimination laws, and legally executing an eviction - should the worst happen. Don't risk jeopardizing the landlord and tenant relationship and incurring unnecessary costs and even lawsuits. Attend this seminar and learn to keep your organization out of trouble.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, property managers,
presidents, vice presidents, general managers, landlords, accountants,
controllers, housing coordinators, real estate agents and brokers,
business owners and other real estate professionals.
Benefits for You
- Avoid legal battles by getting a firm grasp of both landlord and tenant obligations
- Decide when you should terminate tenancy
- Act appropriately when a tenant abandons the property
- Protect your bottom line - effectively manage tenant default and bankruptcy
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe types of commercial leases and how to negotiate commercial leases.
- You will be able to discuss landlord and tenant rights under the Louisiana Civil Code.
- You will be able to explain the eviction proceedings and the appeal process.
- You will be able to review ethical considerations regarding landlord-tenant law.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
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8:30 AM - 9:45 AM |
Negotiating Commercial Leases |
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— Erik C. Piazza |
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- Letters of Intent
- Types of Commercial Leases
- Tenant Improvement Allowance and Landlord and Tenant Work
- Negotiating CAM and Operating Expenses
- Right of First Refusal, Options to Purchase and Exclusives
- Insurance and Subrogation Issues
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9:45 AM - 10:15 AM |
Due Diligence, Zoning and Land Use |
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— Andy St. Romain |
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- Environmental Site Assessment
- Title Insurance
- Inspection of Premises
- Zoning Confirmation
- Permissible Uses (Residential, Retail, Office and Commercial)
- Permits
- Availability of Required Parking, Utilities, etc.
- Estoppel Certificate
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10:15 AM - 10:25 AM |
Break |
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10:25 AM - 11:25 AM |
Issues Related to Drafting Lease Agreements |
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— Andy St. Romain |
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- Form Requirements
- Landlord and Tenant Rights Under Louisiana Civil Code
- Proper Parties
- Notice of Lease
- SNDA
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11:25 AM - 12:25 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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12:25 PM - 1:45 PM |
Remedies for Tenant Defaults – Evictions, and the Suit for Breach of Lease |
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— David M. Kerth |
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- Types of Tenant Defaults
- The Demand Letter and Notice to Vacate
- Eviction vs. Acceleration of Rent
- Choosing the Correct Venue
- The Eviction Proceeding and Appeal Process
- The Suit for Breach of Lease
- Late Fees, Interest, Attorney Fees and Other Damages
- Guarantor Liability
- Tenant Defenses and Counterclaims
- Enforcing a Judgment
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1:45 PM - 2:20 PM |
Abandonment, Bankruptcy, and Other Issues Affecting the Landlord's Right to the Property |
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— David M. Kerth |
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- Limitations on Self Help
- Tenant Abandonment of Premises
- What Happens When a Tenant or Landlord Files Bankruptcy
- The Duty to Mitigate Damages
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Collection Issues |
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- What to Do When a Tenant Files for Bankruptcy
- Maintaining Tenant's Financial Profiles
- Collection Tools
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2:20 PM - 2:30 PM |
Break |
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Case Law and Legislative Updates |
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— A. Gregory Grimsal |
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- Is It a Lease?
- The Unrecorded Lease
- Error as to Object of the Lease
- Accession
- Usufructuary's Power to Dispose: Louisiana Civil Code Article 568.2
- Lessor's Warranties
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Ethical Issues |
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— Nicole S. Tygier |
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- Confidentiality
- Conflicts of Interest
- Dealing With Nonattorneys
- Attorneys' Fees
- Additional Issues of Note
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