Brazil STJ rules 'built to suit' lease rescission value must align with Tenancy Law

The Brazilian Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) ruled that the value of a cause in 'built to suit' contract rescission lawsuits must be set at 12 months of rent, overriding the previous practice of using the total contract value. This decision standardizes procedural costs for commercial real estate litigation under Law No. 8.245/1991, potentially reducing the financial barrier for plaintiffs seeking contract termination.