IN/House Corporate Real Estate

Thank you to Marie DiSante and Thomas Song of @CDF Labor Lawyers for responding to my question about disinfecting workplaces after an employee has Covid-19. This is from the CDC and follows what we discussed with the Property Manager. If more than 7 days since the person who is sick visited or used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection is not necessary. Continue routine cleaning and disinfection...." Contact us if more questions.

Client had an employee who tested positive for Covid-19. Everyone immediately quarantined for 10 days. But what do you do about the office? Most all property managers confirmed they typically charge tenants for a Level 3 cleansing of the common areas on the multi-tenant floor. Cost is about $1.35/SF (usablenot rentable). If the office is left vacant for 10+ days, there are options. The janitors can come in and do their regular cleaning after 10 days (per CDC guidelines). If you want to return earlier, a Level 1 or 2 cleaning can run $.15-$.20/SF would be highly recommended. Still uncharted territories as to who is responsible for the cost of disinfecting. Each case may be different. Feedback?

Still waiting for your security deposit to be returned? Know your rights. States have different laws as to procedures and timing for returning security deposits. Some states only address residential leases. Check your lease. Typically, a deposit should be returned in no more than 30 days. LL's have the right to give you an option to repair damage or have it deducted from the deposit but they must notify you of the damages. If not received in a timely manner, there could be penalties.

Devil in the details. Had a client receive a notice which was delayed because the LL had an outdated contact point. be sure to update your "Notices" provision of your lease as well as your insurance verification. It's the little things :)

With Covid-19 issues,a lot of firms are looking to either downsize or do short term deals anticipating a recovery. We have several opportunities for sublease spaces as well as shared office scenarios. Let us know if we can help. [email protected]

Are you in an industrial building paying NNN or CAM charges? But what is included and are being double charged? A client was going through a PPP audit and we found that they were paying for one line item directly to a vendor but they were also paying for that same item monthly to the LL as part of the NNN charges. OOPS! A $10K overcharge. Check your charges.

September 10, 2020 I received a call from a client concerned about the Covid-safety of the bathrooms in their building. Here's an article from the NEWYORKTIMES.COM. Question...are commercial buildings able to put covers on toilet seats? Code? http://ow.ly/5NOY30r9a6A

There are many challenges linked to Covid-19. among them is communicating with others on how to stay safe in this pandemic. Here's a GR8 article by Gina Furia Rubel, a communications expert. #covid19awareness http://ow.ly/9o5K30qTKPm

With offices and other businesses slowly starting to open, here is a simple breakdown of CA new guidelines requiring the wearing of masks. The more people adhere to this the quicker we can get back to full opening of our economy. http://ow.ly/4qKN30qSoAf #DoYourPart