Negotiating, Documenting and Enforcing Arkansas Leases

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of residential and commercial leases. Register today for this informative seminar and get critical insight on negotiating, documenting and enforcing leases in Arkansas. You'll find out what you should include in the lease to avoid problems down the line - such as rent and security deposit details, and what happens in case of default. Gain a better understanding of the economics of leases and income producing property - as well as issues common in sophisticated commercial leases. Don't risk jeopardizing the landlord-tenant relationship and incurring unnecessary costs and even lawsuits! Attend this seminar and learn to keep your organization out of trouble. Benefits for You - Tips on drafting enforceable leases - Discover how to properly enforce and terminate a lease - Act appropriately when a tenant files bankruptcy - Learn how to respond to property damage - make sure your lease helps you, not hurts you - Skillfully maneuver through eviction and collection procedures

Negotiating, Documenting and Enforcing Arkansas Leases Agenda

8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration

8:30 am - 8:45 am Overview

- T. Daniel Goodwin

8:45 am - 9:50 am Key Business Issues in Lease Negotiations

- Jeff Yates

- Construction and Tenant Allowances

- Occupancy and Commencement

- Calculation and Payment of Rent(s)

- Lease Term and Option Terms

- Issues Affecting the Tenant Mix

9:50 am - 10:00 am Break

10:00 am - 11:00 am Evaluating Income Producing Properties

- Jeff Yates

- Investing in Real Estate

- Real Estate Valuation

- Lease Effects on Real Estate Value

- Investment Analysis of Lease Agreements

11:00 am - 12:00 pm The Letter of Intent and Pre-Lease Considerations

- Chad M. Avery

- Purpose and Value of LOI

- Key Provisions of LOI

- Managing Tenant Exclusives

- Structuring the Landlord Entity

- Property Management Contracts

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Understanding and Using Key Provisions in Commercial and Residential Leases

- T. Daniel Goodwin

- The Parties and Commencement

- Security Deposits and Rent

- Permitted Uses of the Premises and Tenant Improvements

- Taxes, Maintenance and Insurance

- Common Area Maintenance and Condition of the Premises

- Continuous Operation Provisions

- SNDAs, Sign Provisions and Co-Tenancies

- Landlord Liens, Events of Default and Remedies

- Assignment and Subletting

2:30 pm - 2:40 pm Break

2:40 pm - 3:50 pm Lease Enforcement

- Dylan H. Potts

- Eviction

- Breach of Contract Claims

- Collection

3:50 pm - 4:00 pm Break

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Preparing for and Responding to Property Damage

- Chad M. Avery

- Adequate Insurance

- Lease Provisions

- Loan Documents

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Tenant Bankruptcy

- Chad M. Avery, T. Daniel Goodwin, Dylan H. Potts and Jeff Yates

- Landlord's Pre-Bankruptcy Action

- Dealing With a Tenant in Bankruptcy

Closing Remarks

About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services

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