Speaking Engagement

Oct 4, 2017

Melissa Vandewater to Serve as Panelist for the ABA's Real Property Webinar "From the Ground Up: Digging Into the Complex Issues Raised in Ground Leases"

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Webinar

Melissa Vandewater, partner of Seyfarth Shaw’s Real Estate practice, will serve as a panelist for the American Bar Association's Real Property Webinar "From the Ground Up: Digging Into the Complex Issues Raised in Ground Leases" on Wednesday, October 4 from 1-2:30 PM ET.

Ground leases are complex commercial leases that raise unique issues to be considered by the landlord, tenant and lender. The panel will discuss: 
  • Rent adjustment and other economic terms 
  • Financeability 
  • Due diligence 
  • Eminent domain and allocation of condemnation proceeds 
  • Casualty
  • Ownership of improvements and use restrictions
  • Assignment and subletting