The terms included in the lease agreement between a California landlord and a commercial tenant are important. Even the smallest details could impact how well the landlord-tenant relationship works, and including important details could prevent disputes and issues....
Year: 2020
The good and bad side of franchise ownership
The desire to own your own business is something many in California feel. Those with entrepreneurial experience, capital or investors may start from scratch and build a business based on an original idea or an invention. For many, those early stages of startup quickly...
Understanding the real estate development process
California real estate is complex, yet it is potentially lucrative for developers who know what they are doing. Real estate development can be a costly endeavor, but it can be an incredibly profitable one if done the right way. Before investing a significant amount of...
How easements could impact the development of property
California developers often purchase land and property with a specific type of development project in mind. They often have clear and set goals as they enter the purchasing process, only to learn they may not accomplish what they hoped for as there is an easement on...
A smart approach to real estate development
Investing in commercial real estate can be a profitable business decision, but it is crucial to approach this type of transaction with the right perspective. Real estate development is a costly endeavor, especially in California, and protecting financial interests...
How can commercial tenants protect their rights in a lease?
A solid lease agreement is the foundation of a good relationship between a commercial tenant and the landlord. When there is confusion over the terms or important things are left out, it can result in disputes that may require legal action to resolve. It is important...
Legal guidance is critical during real estate development process
Any type of commercial or residential real estate project can come with challenges. Setbacks can be costly, and they can be significant enough to compromise the completion of the project. Developers in California will benefit from having the assistance and guidance of...
Anchor stores aren’t what they used to be
Big retail stores have long been the draw to malls and shopping centers in California and across the country. Sears, JCPenney and Target are ones that many shoppers recognize and trust, and mall owners will admit that these and other department stores have been...
Resolving commerce lease disputes efficiently
Commercial landlords have specific obligations to their tenants, and tenants have certain obligations to their landlords. The expectations for both sides should be laid out clearly in a lease agreement, but there are still times when disputes arise between these two...
Could “ghost kitchens” be a boon for real estate development?
Many aspects of everyday life remain in flux here in California just as it is elsewhere. One area where significant changes are happening -- and necessary -- is in the restaurant business. Since the beginning of the events leading to all these changes, restaurants...