The Guarantor Gap: Your Strongest Lever | JDE Law Firm, PLLC
24. November 2025
Personal guarantees are often the most powerful enforcement tool a commercial landlord has. Here’s why guarantors shift leverage — and how to use it effectively.
Strategic Lease Exit Consultation for Commercial Landlords | JDE Law Firm, PLLC
14. November 2025
When a tenant stops paying or abandons the space, a 30-minute Strategic Lease Exit Consultation can help landlords quickly evaluate options and build a step-by-step plan.

Myth: Eviction Is the Only Path in Commercial Lease Defaults | JDE Law Firm, PLLC
14. November 2025
In many commercial lease defaults, a negotiated surrender with preserved monetary rights is more efficient than eviction. Learn when surrender may be the better strategic choice.
Control the Timeline: The Landlord’s Advantage in Lease Defaults | JDE Law Firm, PLLC
14. November 2025
In commercial lease defaults, sequence is often more important than the claim amount. Learn how landlords can control the timeline and shorten the path to resolution.

Case Result: Lease Default Resolved by Surrender and Consent Judgment | JDE Law Firm, PLLC
14. November 2025
A commercial tenant owed approximately $1.425M under a long-term lease. Learn how a structured strategy led to a lease surrender and consent judgment for nearly the full balance.
When a Tenant Stops Paying, You Lose Leverage Fast | JDE Law Firm, PLLC
14. November 2025
When a commercial tenant stops paying, every day without a plan shifts leverage away from the landlord. Learn how to regain control and protect your position under the lease and guaranty.

The “Work First, Fight Later” Mistake: Why Contractors Lose Payment They Already Earned (NY/NJ)
05. November 2025
Contractors often keep working without written approvals to avoid conflict—only to lose payment. Here’s how NY & NJ contractors protect themselves and get paid.
When You Buy the Property, You Don’t Buy Hidden Liabilities: The Broker-Commission Trap (NY/NJ)
04. November 2025
New owners aren’t automatically stuck with prior broker commission agreements. Learn how NY/NJ buyers avoid inheriting hidden liabilities—and when sellers must pay.

Your Contract Is Useless Without These 3 Backups (NY/NJ Business Litigation)
30. October 2025
A signed contract isn’t enough. Learn the three backups every NY/NJ business owner needs to prove terms, timing, and payment in court.
The 3 Words That Can Void Your Entire Contract: “Time Is of the Essence” (NY/NJ)
30. October 2025
Time is of the essence” turns deadlines into deal-breakers. Here’s how NY/NJ courts treat missed dates—and how to protect your company before and after a breach.

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