Cannabis REIT Reports Large Default
- Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. leases properties to PharmaCann Inc. for regulated cannabis facilities, representing 17% of IIP's total rental revenues.
- PharmaCann defaulted on rent payments for six properties in December, totaling $4.2 million, leading to the application of security deposits by IIP to cover the defaulted rent.
- Despite paying rent for the remaining five properties, PharmaCann's default on the six properties triggered cross-default provisions in all eleven Leases.
- IIP is in discussions with PharmaCann but will enforce its rights under the Leases aggressively, possibly including eviction proceedings.
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE), December 20, 2024–Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIP), through indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries serving as landlords, previously entered into leases (collectively, the Leases) with PharmaCann Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, PharmaCann) as tenants for eleven properties that IIP owns, which represented 17% of IIP’s total rental revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
On December 19, 2024, PharmaCann defaulted on its obligations to pay rent for the month of December under six of the eleven Leases, for properties located in Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. December rent, including base rent, property management fees and estimated tax and insurance payments, totaled $4.2 million for these six properties. IIP applied security deposits held by IIP pursuant to these Leases for the payment in full of the defaulted rent, in addition to late penalties and interest.
Although PharmaCann paid rent in full under the remaining five Leases totaling $90,000 for the month of December, as a result of cross-default provisions contained in each of the Leases, on December 19, 2024, PharmaCann also defaulted on its obligations under these five Leases, as a result of the non-payment of rent on the other six Leases.
IIP is continuing discussions with PharmaCann regarding the Leases and expects to enforce its rights under the Leases aggressively, which may include, but is not limited to, commencing eviction proceedings as IIP deems necessary.
About Innovative Industrial Properties
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. is a self-advised Maryland corporation focused on the acquisition, ownership and management of specialized industrial properties leased to experienced, state-licensed operators for their regulated cannabis facilities. Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, commencing with the year ended December 31, 2017. Additional information is available at www.innovativeindustrialproperties.com.
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