For a lessee of commercial real property, a landlord’s Chapter 11 filing may raise questions about the status of the lease and the tenant’s rights in the bankruptcy. While the Bankruptcy Code provides the debtor landlord with powerful tools, it also affords tenants special rights designed to provide stability and predictability.

This article discusses the critical rights available to a tenant whose landlord has filed for bankruptcy. To access this article and read other insights from our Creditor’s Rights Toolkit, please click here.