Coronavirus and the Commercial Tenant: A Guide to Dealing With Your Landlord During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published in: New York State Bar Association |

Written by: Jeffrey M. Eilender and Joshua Wurtzel and Christopher R. Dyess

Jeffrey Eilender, Joshua Wurtzel, and Christopher Dyess consider the legal issues in commercial landlord-tenant law arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the article addresses the legal argument commercial tenants may make to avoid paying rent during the pandemic, and provides practical advice for commercial tenants looking to negotiate with their landlords.