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...
Month: November 2020
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...