In its Landlord Tenant Practice, Griggs & Adler, P.C., negotiates and drafts leases on behalf of the landlord, supervises property management, represents the landlord to tenants and prospective tenants, and undertakes lease enforcement, including termination and eviction. In representing tenants, Griggs & Adler, P.C., negotiates leases, analyzes prospective lease terms and conditions, and takes appropriate legal action to protect the tenant's interests.
Among the Firm's commercial leasing clients are the owners of an eleven story commercial office building in downtown Washington, D.C., and a five-story office building in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Griggs & Adler, P.C., advises the owners on all legal matters affecting the buildings, and executes documents on the owners’ behalf under a power-of-attorney. Griggs & Adler, P.C., negotiates and executes on behalf of the landlord leases, amendments to leases, assignments, sublease agreements, insurance contracts, building management and leasing contracts, and similar documents. As the need arises, Griggs & Adler, P.C., issues notices to quit and initiates summary eviction proceedings in landlord-tenant court. Over the past two years, the Firm has obtained judgments for possession ordering eviction for two clients, and has obtained two large money judgments against defaulting tenants.
Landlord tenant clients also include tenants for whom Griggs & Adler, P.C., reviews and analyzes letters of intent, negotiates lease terms, and reviews and comments upon lease terms prepared by the landlord. The Firm assists its tenant clients in negotiating favorable lease terms, extensions and renewals of leases, or, should the need arise, early termination.
Mr. Griggs' background in construction contract litigation is extremely helpful to the Firm's landlord tenant practice. Leasing negotiations often involve issues concerning tenant improvements, and familiarity with construction contract law, enforcement of mechanics liens, and experience working with architects' and engineers' contracts, plans and specifications is useful. Mr. Griggs also acquired experience in real estate issues in work he performed for the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management in the early phase of his career. Ms. Adler's real estate experience has included deed review and preparation services for a Firm client, and lease negotiations on behalf of commercial tenants.
Representative clients include the Foundation of International Food Industry Suppliers, Live Oak Realty, Inc., the 2145 Partnership, Sunrise Valley Schools, Inc., and Tycon One, Inc.