This past summer, Washington State property owners began receiving letters from the Department of Commerce regarding Washington's new Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) program. The information below outlines what the program is, the compliance requirements , when they take effect, and key next steps that building owners can take now.

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Mat Harrington and Joan Hemphill co-authored an article explaining why real estate lenders may want to file creditor's claim in an estate when its loan to the decedent is secured by a deed of trust on real property.
Mike Garner explains that in certain circumstances tenants may be able to give late notice for extending the terms of their leases.
Mike Garner reviews standard commercial loan documents.
Mike Garner explains how recent court rulings reduce seller liability during due diligence.