The commercial lease is a complex legal contract, often the launching point of your business as it moves from the bank and into physical reality. While there are all means of details in the document, rent is always the overarching and dominant point. Settling on a per...
Month: October 2016
City ordinances may encourage small business growth
There are many ways that being a small business owner can be difficult, not the least of which is how to cope with changing marketplaces and an influx of competitors. For some mom-and-pop merchants in southern California and across the country, seeking help from local...
Can an easement affect a commerical lease?
When considering a commercial lease, one area of potential conflict for the landlord and tenant are any easements that exist on the property that could affect the tenant if they are invoked or violated. An easement, in simple terms is an right regarding the property...
Should I sign a standard lease?
Regardless of what kind of business you run, in almost all cases you will eventually end up seeking out some form of commercial lease. In fact, for most companies of just about any size, going through process of either re-negotiating the lease to keep their space or...
Understanding capital expenditures clauses in a lease
There are many potential pitfalls to navigate when you are considering whether or not to sign a commercial lease. A primary area that should be examined carefully, and which may decide whether or not a specific lease is right for you, are the clauses that relate to...