Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments Under Existing Lease Agreements

Certain lease agreements include tenant allowances that, at the option of the tenant, may obligate Columbia Property Trust to expend capital to improve an existing property, or to provide other expenditures for the benefit of the tenant. As of March 31, 2020, Columbia Property Trust has the following material tenant obligations under leases: (i) $15.9 million related to the WeWork lease at 149 Madison, and (ii) $17.6 million related to the Pershing lease at 95 Columbus. As of March 31, 2020, accruals have not been recorded for these amounts, as such obligations are recorded as incurred. In addition, in January 2020, Columbia Property Trust preleased space to be added to 80 M Street in a vertical expansion project. Columbia is required to fund approximately $65.3 million for construction and tenant improvement allowances related to the new space at 80 M Street.

Commitments Under Joint Venture Agreements

Columbia Property Trust's joint venture agreements, including those that are developing or redeveloping properties, provide for capital contributions to be made to the joint ventures by the joint venture partners. As of March 31, 2020, Columbia Property Trust holds eight properties through consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures, including three that are under development or redevelopment. Capital contributions are payable when a capital call is made by the joint venture, and there are no unfunded capital calls as of March 31, 2020.

As of March 31, 2020, the 799 Broadway Joint Venture has $122.1 million in outstanding borrowings on the Construction Loan. Pursuant to a joint and several guaranty agreement with the Construction Loan lender, Columbia Property Trust

and its joint venture partner are required to make aggregate additional equity contributions to the joint venture based on the initial expected project costs, less the amount of equity contributions made to date. As of March 31, 2020, the remaining equity contribution requirement is $28.8 million, of which $14.3 million reflects Columbia Property Trust's allocated share. Equity contributions become payable by Columbia Property Trust to the joint venture when a capital call is received. As of March 31, 2020, no capital calls remain unpaid; therefore, no liability has been recorded related to this guaranty.

Commitments Under Real Estate Fund Agreements

Columbia Property Trust's Real Estate Fund investments require capital contributions from time to time. As of March 31, 2020, the Company had $4.6 million of unfunded capital contributions, which are callable for the life of the Real Estate Funds, through 2026. Such capital contributions are payable when a capital call is made by the Real Estate Funds, and there are no unfunded capital calls as of March 31, 2020.

Litigation

Columbia Property Trust is subject to various legal proceedings, claims, and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are expected to be covered by liability insurance. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any reasonably possible loss relating to these matters using the latest information available. Columbia Property Trust records a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable, and the amount of loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, Columbia Property Trust accrues the best estimate within the range. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, Columbia Property Trust accrues the minimum amount within the range. If an unfavorable outcome is probable but the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, Columbia Property Trust discloses the nature of the litigation and indicates that an estimate of the loss or range of loss cannot be made. If an unfavorable outcome is reasonably possible and the estimated loss is material, Columbia Property Trust discloses the nature and estimate of the possible loss of the litigation. Columbia Property Trust does not disclose information with respect to litigation where the possibility of an unfavorable outcome is considered to be remote. Based on current expectations, such matters, both individually and in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the liquidity, results of operations, business, or financial condition of Columbia Property Trust. Columbia Property Trust is not currently involved in any legal proceedings of which management would consider the outcome to be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition of Columbia Property Trust.