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Articles From R. Kymn Harp

Mitigation of Damages in Illinois Commercial Lease Disputes By R. Kymn Harp Real Estate Law, April 2023 An Illinois landlord under a commercial lease must take reasonable measures to mitigate damages, but only if mitigation of damages is required.
Mitigation of Damages in Illinois Commercial Lease Disputes By R. Kymn Harp Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2023 An Illinois landlord under a commercial lease must take reasonable measures to mitigate damages, but only if mitigation of damages is required.
Impossible, Impractical, Frustrating, or Simply Unfortunate: Illinois Commercial Leases in the COVID Age By R. Kymn Harp Real Estate Law, April 2022 In March 2022, the appellate court issued its first opinion addressing efforts by a commercial tenant to escape liability under its lease by reason of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wake-Up Call to Condominium Boards Regarding Section 15 Sales By R. Kymn Harp Real Estate Law, August 2020 A summary and analysis of Kai v. Board of Directors of Spring Hill Building I Condominium Ass’n.
Abellan v. Lavelo Property Management, LLC: Is Rooney Right or Off His Rocker? By R. Kymn Harp Real Estate Law, June 2020 A response to Michael J. Rooney's article, Swing and a Miss: Seventh Circuit Ends Hitting Streak.
Illinois Condominium Deconversion: An Overview By R. Kymn Harp Real Estate Law, November 2019 An overview of condominium deconversion, a colloquial term referring to the process of removing property from the provisions of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.
10 things every buyer needs to close a commercial real estate loan By R. Kymn Harp Real Estate Law, March 2004 For 25 years, I have represented borrowers and lenders in commercial real estate transactions. During this time it has become apparent that many Buyers do not have a clear understanding of what is required to document a commercial real estate loan.

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