Recent Appellate Decisions Hold COVID-19 Not Force Majeure Event for Nonpayment of Rent
Briefly

COVID-19 challenged the application of Force Majeure clauses in commercial leases, leading to legal disputes as tenants like Stone Brewing Co. sought rent relief based on pandemic-related impacts.
Courts in California have shown reluctance to accept COVID-19 as a valid justification for invoking Force Majeure clauses in commercial leases, emphasizing contractual obligations over unforeseen events.
Read at Bay Area Real Estate Law Blog
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