WeWork Inc. alarmed commercial real estate landlords, lenders and investors when it released its Form 10-Q for the second financial quarter of 2023 and disclosed concerns about the financial viability of the business. While the 10-Q cites various methods by which WeWork aims to improve liquidity and profitability, the company acknowledges that any efforts are not guaranteed to succeed, forcing it to consider various “strategic alternatives,” including obtaining relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

This article will discuss in substance the most pressing issues for both landlords and tenants in the event of a WeWork bankruptcy filing under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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