Cushman & Wakefield v. DRV Greentec

Cushman & Wakefield of Maryland, Inc., et al. v. DRV Greentec, LLC, No. 42, September Term (2018) Petitioners, commercial real estate brokers, procured a tenant for the subject property. The lease was for five years with a renewal option for an additional five years. The lease required the owner to pay the brokers’ commissions for the initial lease and for any renewal term. The property was mortgaged. The mortgage and accompanying assignment of lease contained a clause making clear that the mortgagee/assignee was not liable for the performance of any of the covenants or provisions of any…