At the ICSC conference in Vegas there’s been a lot of discussion about the importance of retail properties complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Retail is essentially a public space and as such, accessibility issues are highly scrutinized and at risk of lawsuits if found not to be in compliance. To avoid legal implications, I’m seeing that retail investors are increasingly committing to thorough accessibility reviews that often go above and beyond standard ADA regulations.
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April 22, 2025
Lessons from the Field: How Lenders Can Spot Trouble Early and Protect Their Investment By Kyle Gustafson, National Client Manager, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.; and Mark Petit, SVP, Operations […]
February 19, 2025
Fannie Mae recently issued updated guidance regarding problematic materials that could significantly impact the results and findings within a Fannie Mae Scope Property Condition Assessment (PCA).
November 05, 2024
When property performance doesn’t meet proforma, investors lose. Gathering the correct data during due diligence goes a long way towards keeping investment properties on track. In this article, Partner Principal Jason Lind, who's worked on both sides of the acquisitions/asset management divide, offers a strategy to bridge the gap for more accurate projections and better returns.
