Landlords here in Orange County enter into lease agreements expecting each party to fulfill the terms of those contracts. When a commercial tenant attempts to walk away from the lease without paying, the landlord may need to take that tenant to court. This is what...
Month: January 2018
Settlement shows how development can impact individual cities
When planning for the start of a new project, it is important to take the time to figure out the impact it may have on affected California cities. A new development could require expensive changes to infrastructure. In a state already plagued by high costs, cities may...
Commercial tenant and landlord issues: Premises liability
Owning an Orange County business often comes with plenty of satisfaction, but it also comes with plenty of responsibility. One of those responsibilities is to take reasonable measures to keep the premises safe for those who frequent the business, but accidents do...
Could new ways to shop retail put malls out of business?
Many California residents believe that online shopping is the best thing since sliced bread. No more battling traffic and crowds in order to shop, and the goods are delivered right to the front door. While this immensely popular way to shop retail is good for...
When the loss of an anchor tenant strains business
At the end of the year, we wrote a post about how leasing space in shopping centers is all about anchor tenants (when it comes to altering the typical landlord-tenant power dynamic). If you are an anchor tenant, this changes how you approach commercial lease...
Be wary of these mistakes when negotiating a commercial lease
Opening a business here in Orange County can be an exciting prospect. While contemplating the prospect of opening the doors, building a customer base and enjoying some success, an entrepreneur has many tasks to complete. One of them may be negotiating and signing a...