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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
