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Solar Lease Negotiations from the Landowner's Perspective
In examining the evolution of oil and gas leases and related energy industry agreements in the recorded public records, it is interesting to observe when certain clauses begin to appear and how they develop with the passage of time as additional agreements are drafted. These modifications almost always emerge to address concerns that were not apparent to the parties during the early days of the particular industry, but eventually became problematic as basic forms were applied in practice. In this context, necessity remains the mother of invention. In the same manner, it is anticipated that solar lease drafting practices will evolve to address lessons learned by landowners and lessees as a result of the first wave of widespread solar development in Texas. In the meantime, attorneys that represent landowners must anticipate potential problems by employing a creative approach that considers various hypothetical scenarios and outcomes for each unique client and tract of land. This requires a high degree of situational awareness and attention to detail, in addition to a base knowledge of how solar power is generated, stored, transported and marketed.
Airbnb, Vrbo, and Short-Term Lease Agreements: What you Need to Know
The short-term rental (“STR”) industry has certainly changed the way most of us think of lodging and recreation. Whereas 20 years ago, hotels and resorts were where consumers might look to make accommodations for their upcoming vacation or work trip, there now stand STR-platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and many others. Motel rooms are being replaced by free-standing homes that come with their own kitchens, back yards, and even swimming pools.Indeed, you can now lease a car, a truck, or even a pool, although I do not necessarily recommend it, based on similar platforms. As with any service revolution, there are naturally a myriad of legal issues that follow. In this short presentation,I will touch on a few hot-topics that may be of interest to you: the nuts and bolts of most STR agreements and policies; regulation of STRs by government and private authorities; and, where the industry may be going, particularly as these topics apply to the State of Texas.