Monthly Archives: May 2014

Landlord Stub Rent Claim: Administrative Priority Or Not?

In re Oreck Corp., 506 B.R. 500 (Bankr. M.D. Tenn. 2014) – A commercial landlord sought allowance of its claim for “stub rent” as an administrative expense – either because of the requirement that lease obligations be timely performed prior … Continue reading

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Landlord Lease Claims: Avoiding the Statutory Cap – Round 2

In re Healthy Hut Inc., 506 B.R. 526 (Bankr. D. Haw. 2014) – Prior to bankruptcy the debtor vacated leased space before the end of the lease term. The landlord filed a proof of claim in the bankruptcy. The debtor … Continue reading

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Landlord Lease Claims: Avoiding the Statutory Cap – Round 1

In re Denali Family Services, 506 B.R. 783 (Bankr. D. Alaska 2014) – The debtor objected to an amended proof of claim filed by its landlord after the debtor, arguing that the claim exceeded the statutory limit under Section 502(b)(6) of the … Continue reading

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