The Impact of ESG on Commercial Real Estate

From multifamily to corporate real estate, it’s usually not easy to make the invisible important to buyers and tenants. Air filtration calculus and material chemical composition just isn’t as compelling as skyline views and granite countertops — nor is the invisible as easy to showcase. But in the current environment the ways that our interior spaces are helping keep us safer and healthier lead the benefits list for nearly every customer. Hear how real estate leaders on both coasts are creating people-first places and readying them for a real estate market that has changed forever.

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In the last 18 months, seniors housing communities have been faced with many challenges, including higher operating expenses, staffing shortages and new requirements for infrastructure upgrades. As a result it has never been more important to reduce expenses and keep residents happier and more comfortable in their homes. Smart thermostats are a perfect solution. Leveraging the intelligence of these powerful devices will lead to savings in operational costs and energy usage through features such as remote scheduling and occupancy detection.

Medical office leases differ from standard commercial leases in several respects. There may be development and title issues unique to a medical office building (MOB) because it may be located within a hospital campus and may be subject to medical use restrictions and easements which impact its operation. The hospital owner often desires to retain fee ownership of an entire medical campus, so the MOB might also be subject to a ground lease. Counsel for the landlord or the tenant will want to see these matters addressed in the agreement. There are also federal regulations to consider in drafting medical office leases. Medical office leases may be subject to the Stark Law or the Anti-Kickback Statute, which applies to referrals for services payable under federal healthcare programs. Leases require specified criteria to comply with federal Stark and Anti-Kickback regulations and qualify for an exception and/or safe harbor. MOB leases should also address the obligations of the landlord and the tenant about HIPAA, ADA, and environmental compliance. Listen as our authoritative panel discusses the development and regulatory issues associated with medical office leases. The panel will review the operational constraints often presented by restrictive covenants, easements, and ground leases impacting MOBs, the best leasing practices for achieving compliance with the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute, and compliance with HIPAA, ADA, and environmental regulations particular to medical offices.