Commercial real estate is a complex business sector with many ways that well-meaning investors can find themselves on the wrong end of a bad deal. One of the regulatory bodies that seeks to keep dealings in the commercial real estate community above board is the...
There has been a rash of lawsuits concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act. In some of these suits, a person will go to a place of business and if there are any aspects of the business that do not fit the ADA's rules and regulations, the individual will bring a...
California Governor Jerry Brown recently lent a hand and moved tenants' rights forward in the Golden State, signing a bill which protects the privacy of those who are involved in eviction suits. The bill provides some long-overdue limitations on what information can...
If you are considering leasing a commercial property for your restaurant, or if your current restaurant lease is up for renewal, there are some specific contractual issues that you should be sure to give some special attention. One such issue is known as the "use...
There are many reasons why the relationship between a commercial landlord and a commercial tenant may sour. It could be because the landlord is not doing their part of the upkeep and maintenance of the space. It might be simply because a particular landlord has...
Your business has expanded to the point you need retail space. Or perhaps you're looking for office space and you decided that space in a shopping center works best for your business and customer base. Regardless of the reason, there are considerations when...
Tenants and landlords throughout the state of California can breathe a little more easily after the passage of a bill restricting the ability of law enforcement to seize real estate and other personal property. The California Assembly recently passed legislation...
