Dry cleaners are often anchors or prime tenants in shopping centers. While dry cleaner tenants may be a draw for other businesses, the presence of one can expose the shopping center owner to significant environmental risk. Dry cleaners have historically used hazardous chemicals and are a common source of pollution. There are many steps a prospective purchaser of a shopping center can take to help minimize their risk.
August 04, 2023
Published on Globe St. & Authored by Jenny Redlin, REPA on July 28, 2023 Recently passed legislation in California could alleviate some of the challenges in converting retail and office properties into […]
December 01, 2021
REDUCING YOUR LIABILITY WHEN DEVELOPING ON CONTAMINATED OR POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED PROPERTIES Historically, the term “vapor intrusion” was discussed only in association with the most heavily contaminated properties. Now, with the […]
March 03, 2020
EMERGING RISK MEETS RISING REGULATORY CHANGES I recently attended the Environmental Bankers Association winter conference in Phoenix, AZ. The EBA meetings, held twice per year, provide a platform to discuss […]
