Federal Real Property Lease Law

Legal problems can arise while soliciting for and administering leases. But as a Leasing Contracting Officer (LCO), you can identify and avoid legal problems by understanding the proper legal principles that apply to daily leasing activities. You will work extensively with the clauses typically found in Federal leases, including GSA Form 3517B. You will review case studies around actual Comptroller General and course decisions, and learn to apply that knowledge to the work you carry out every day.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the genesis of lease law
• Discuss the legal implications of the solicitation process
• Describe the dispute resolution process
• Explain legal principles involved in contract interpretation
• Recognize legal implications of leasing clauses
• Explain the concept of damages and remedies

Course Topics

The Genesis of Lease Law

• General Common Law of Landlord and Tenant
• Elements of a Valid Lease
• Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
• Current Federal Lease Law
• Structure of the Various Forums
• How Various Forums Handle Cases
• Exercise and Case Studies

Solicitation Process

• GSA Lease Reform
• Solicitation
• Automated Advanced Acquisition Program
• Responsibility
• Case Studies

Dispute Resolution

• Protests
• Claims
• Equal Access to Justice Act
• Case Studies

Lease Interpretation

• Specific Rules of Interpretation
• Case Studies

Lease Administration Problems

• GSA Form 3517B — General Clauses
• Exercise and Case Studies

Damages and Other Remedies

• Damages
• Actions for Waste
• Constructive Eviction
• Termination of the Lease
• Exercises and Case Studies