Boss sent me a message about some retail real estate that I don’t understand
My boss sent me something I don’t understand. I’m curious in knowing what she is talking about. Can one of you explain this in laymen’s terms? Thank you. 

She said, “I know, Thank you - keep an eye out though. Such locations have a mandated contract for their space which they are responsible for even when they do not occupy it. Only when the owner takes over and decides to remove them from a space is anyone else allowed to move in. Houston is pretty covered right now though. Good looking out. “
[{"id": "gp1gxjf", "text": "Here\u2019s a tip that will serve you well for the rest of your career: ask her! \n\nPeople always think not knowing something will make them come across as an idiot. Idiots don\u2019t ask questions. Smart, intelligent, and naturally curious people DO!", "replies": [{"id": "gp1su7a", "text": "With the addition. Google it first to see if the answer is obvious. Ask people on your team with more experience. If that doesn't work just ask.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "gp2qonb", "text": "THIS!!!!   I\u2019ve met one genuine genius in my life\u2014Nobel prize type person.  The guy wouldn\u2019t  stop asking questions.  He was like a three year old.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "gp2sg7y", "text": "I\u2019m gonna need that run down on my desk by the end of the day.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gp1hiki", "text": "I have absolutely no concept of what this means (hint: Context is your friend).", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gp1hqpu", "text": "No context but sounds like a go dark clause", "replies": [{"id": "gp1p3mt", "text": "I agree. It sounds like a go-dark clause with landlord recapture rights.", "replies": [{"id": "gp20cbo", "text": "thanks to you an u/Explorer200 I learned what a go dark clause is. Appreciate it.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "gp2o9ap", "text": "I think this too, but it sounds like his boss thinks a tenant going dark is a good thing or somehow fine...which makes one question how smart the boss actually is. Clearly she doesn\u2019t encourage asking questions.", "replies": [{"id": "gp34uen", "text": "I agree. For a landlord, go-dark clauses in retail centers a not good. They\u2019re a tenant concession. Getting a recapture right is good, because a closed retail tenant hurts co-tenancy, but a LL should avoid go-dark clauses whenever possible. Nat\u2019l credits will always demand one.", "replies": [{"id": "gp3rknz", "text": "Yup yup and yup. The provision covers short term cashflow issues but if a major anchor then the center is going to be hurting longer than the provision covers.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "gp4moem", "text": "The \u201cgo\u201d part of the \u201cgo dark\u201d is important. THIS.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gp1iu4c", "text": "Not 100% sure but sounds like you sent her a few sites for your company that *appeared vacant* but had no for lease sign. Also, it sounds like your facilities/locations are in a good spot in Houston for the time being. So you get points from your Company for proactive, she explained why those particular vacancies probably aren\u2019t for lease and that the company has no intention of evaluating new locations right now.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gp1kd5i", "text": "Looks like she was typing slower than her brain was firing off and she missed some key sentences (or paragraphs).", "replies": [{"id": "gp45lt1", "text": "you just generally don't get it, do you?", "replies": [{"id": "gp7te09", "text": "No I don't... do explain", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gp1lmn6", "text": "Sounds like tenant went \u201cdark,\u201d but is still responsible for rent and other obligations per lease.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gp2768e", "text": "1. Her communication seems to be quite unclear or you potentially heard her incorrectly. Be careful when working with people like this as sometimes they try to impress you by speaking in jargon vs. speaking clearly. I see it all the time. \n2. I agree with the comment about just asking. Many in the business world don't know what the people they work with don't know so asking her for clarification is really smart. \n3. It does seem that she is likely indicating although a space is vacant, it may still be leased. These are frequently good opportunities because if the tenant that is leasing the space does not have a use for it and they are financially viable, they may be willing to write a check to the landlord to get out of the lease and that could make it easier for a new tenant to get the free rent and/or tenant improvement $$$'s they may want/need. Also, frequently because this requires patience on the part of the new tenant while you wait for the landlord to negotiate with the old tenant, you will have less competition for the space. \n\nHope this helps, but I will say that I really appreciate when those who work with me ask me what I meant. It is a good chance to teach them and also realize that I need to improve my communication skills.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gp3m47q", "text": "It sounds like she is saying something about a dark clause where the tenants are still responsible until the landlords take over.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]