Harvard Law School Bankruptcy Roundtable

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Understanding the Statutory Cap on Landlord Claims for Rejected Leases in Bankruptcy
by Editor
June 23, 2026
By Brandon E. Barker, Geoffrey H. Smith, Megan Preusker & Dormie Ko (Mintz) This article examines how the US Bankruptcy Code limits landlord claims when a debtor-tenant rejects a commercial lease, an issue growing in importance as corporate bankruptcy filings continue to rise. With companies increasingly using Chapter 11 to shed unprofitable real estate, landlords often face disputes over the… Read more: Understanding the Statutory Cap on Landlord Claims for Rejected Leases in Bankruptcy

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