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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Feb. 18, 2009

Big Rulings

The 2nd District Court of Appeal recently issued two significant holdings protecting the rights of commercial tenants, writes Michael Paul Thomas.

FOCUS COLUMN

By Michael Paul Thomas

The 2nd District Court of Appeal recently issued two significant holdings protecting the rights of commercial tenants. First, a landlord can be sued for lease misrepresentations notwithstanding certain "wiggle room" terms and disclaimers. Second, tenants have an absolute right to obtain the underlying documents supporting common area management fee charges from their landlord.

In McClain v. Octagon Pl...

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