
Getting Ahead of the Curve – Leases Prior to Tenant Bankruptcy
In today’s market, rent-relief conversations aren’t just reactive – they are strategic. This article highlights how landlords can use these moments to strengthen financial visibility, enforce performance benchmarks, and preserve leverage ahead of any potential bankruptcy – specifically under net lease arrangements. With interest rates elevated, input costs fluctuating, and oscillating consumer sentiment, commercial tenants in retail, industrial, and service sectors face mounting pressure. According to Epiq Bankruptcy Analytics, commercial Chapter 11 filings surged by 40% year-over-year as of mid-2024,

