Update: Termination Clause

In our Winter 2013 newsletter, we reported the USPS had agreed to new wording of its termination clause, effectively making the shortest termination clause 30 months; however, that is no longer the case. It’s true the Postal Service is mandating all leases must include a termination clause, but may ask for a much shorter period…

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Bed Bugs &Termites: Just the Facts, Please

by Carl Money of Terminix BED BUGS Bed bugs have been in the news a lot over the past few years and it is sometimes difficult to know fact from fiction. Most experts agree that bed bugs were never absent from the United States, but they were localized in small areas of the country. Also,…

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AUSPL Meets with Congress to Discuss Postal Reform

AUSPL leaders Morgan Wolaver and  Gary Phillips  recently joined AUSPL lobbyist Alan Suskey in Washington, D.C., to meet with leaders in the House and Senate on postal reform. They had the opportunity to meet with leaders of both parties and discuss the importance of universal service and the important role that leased postal facilities play…

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CBRE/EMCOR: Understanding Their Role in Today’s Postal Service

Moderators: AUSPL Board Members Mark  Dattel & John Heeren Conference 2013 * April 26,  2103 Commentary by AUSPL Board Member Mark Dattel: The well-attended breakout session regarding the CBRE and EMCOR role in today’s Postal Service benefited both AUSPL members and the USPS, CRBE and EMCOR representatives who were on the teleconference with us during…

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How to find a Commercial Property Inspector /Commercial Roofer

Tips To Help You Better Manage Your Post Office Investment Find a Commercial Property Inspector If you ever need to have your facility inspected, here is an easy way to find a professional inspector. Go to www.npiweb.com, the web site of National Property Inspections (NPI). Depending on your maintenance rider, most lessors will likely only…

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