Legal & Regulatory

While a rumored extension seems likely, investors should take a conservative approach and proceed as if no extension will be granted, with the understanding that they may get lucky.

By providing cash to residents and benefits to businesses, the Act can serve as a lifeline.

They include temporary suspension of GAAP standards for some loan modifications.

If the situation gets really bad, regulators could ask if companies are violating the law if they don't downwardly adjust their prices.

With local municipalities regulating essential services, many developers are trying to figure out if they can carry on with construction.

Some loan documents restrict amendments impacting financial components of leases such as rent amounts, according to Morris, Manning, & Martin.

With the rising private REIT transactions, representations and warranties insurance is becoming more popular.

The pandemic may not meet the force majeure clause in some contractual obligations.