Navigating the Crossroads of Bankruptcy and Real Estate: Challenges, Strategies, and Opportunities.

  • Published In: Probate & Property, 2025, v. 39, n. 4. P. 8 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stanger, Kristina M.; Jaffe, Henry J.; Oden, Amy M.; Azuse, Jeffrey; Cortes, Maria Z. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the intersection of bankruptcy and commercial real estate, highlighting how bankruptcy can disrupt stakeholders such as landlords, tenants, lenders, and developers. It provides an overview of the Bankruptcy Code, detailing various chapters of bankruptcy filings, including Chapter 7 (liquidation), Chapter 11 (reorganization), and Chapter 13 (income earner's bankruptcy), among others. The article discusses key concepts such as the automatic stay, lease and executory contract provisions, and the implications of bankruptcy for real estate transactions, emphasizing the importance of understanding these legal frameworks to navigate challenges and identify opportunities in a changing market. Additionally, it addresses recent trends and alternative strategies, such as receiverships and UCC sales, that stakeholders can consider in the current economic landscape. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Probate & Property. 2025/07, Vol. 39, Issue 4, p8
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0164-0372
  • Accession Number:186858131
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