Your commercial real estate purchase has undoubtedly been complex and perhaps even frustrating. At times you may have wondered if it was worth all the aggravation, but of course, you know that it is. Whether you are purchasing a property as an investment or to house...
Year: 2021
Site selection: what franchise owners should consider
You have made the significant and potentially lucrative choice to open a franchise. Among countless other decisions, you will need to select a location. Choosing the site for your new operation could mean the difference between success and failure. You must carefully...
7 steps to prepare for the sale of your business
When you are ready to sell your house or your vehicle, you understand that you have a complex process ahead of you. First, you must decide if this is really what you want. It is important to prove your legal ownership through a title or deed, and you must also...
What unplanned costs are hiding in your commercial lease?
After finding a commercial property that will suit your needs, you now have a lease in your hands. You know enough about commercial leases to realize you should take the time to study it carefully and that you have the right to negotiate some of the terms. You may...
What type of commercial lease will you sign?
Starting or moving your business involves enough risks that you should not have to worry about the risks your commercial lease may contain. Too often, business owners sign leases they do not fully understand, which places them and their companies in a vulnerable...
Do CAM charges have you confused?
If you are preparing to sign a lease for a California commercial property, you would be smart to read it carefully and be on the alert for any surprise expenses. Your lease may include more than the amount of rent you will pay, and understanding those items may give...
6 ways an attorney can help with your commercial lease
If you are about to sign your first commercial lease, you are probably excited and nervous, along with many other emotions. You are about to sink your time and money into a new business, a new location or a second location, and you are right to have doubts and hopes...
How will deed restrictions affect your commercial property?
Purchasing property for commercial use involves compliance with federal, state and local laws and ordinances. You may already know the restrictions in place by your industry, the environmental concerns your business may raise, and the zoning ordinances you must...
7 questions to ask before signing a commercial lease
You have done your due diligence, studied the traffic patterns in the area where you want to open your new business or location, and you have found a commercial property that seems perfect for your needs. You may feel it is time to put your signature on the lease and...
Can I terminate a franchisee’s agreement?
As a franchisor, you understand that the reputation of your brand depends on the success of your franchisees. To increase the chances that your franchisees will succeed, you will likely spend considerable time revising and amending your standard franchise agreement so...