S1E1. State of the Retail Leasing Market

Season 1: Retail Leasing in the Pandemic This multipart series explores the impact of COVID-19 on commercial leasing and examines new retail leasing issues that will likely live on well past the pandemic. The series is led by Eric Greenberg and James O’Brien, two Seyfarth real estate attorneys who handle commercial real estate issues for some of the nation’s largest retailers and landlords. Episode 1: As the pandemic and its effects linger, it’s important for retailers and their landlords to be thinking about long-term solutions that will enable retailers to continue operating in an environment of depressed retail demand. This episode discusses: - Emerging trends in rent relief amendments - Long-term considerations in lease amendments - How restaurants are preparing for Winter and outdoor dining options - How the delayed return of office workers will impact retailers