Landlords in California are typically at an advantage when it comes to negotiating retail lease agreements. They have been in the business for years, so they have experience making a deal more favorable for them. However, you can still make a good retail lease...
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New considerations for commercial leases for a changing world
Everyone has had to make adjustments to the way they live, work and do business in recent months whether they live here in California or elsewhere. The truth of the matter is that some aspects of life may never be the same, and many people are having to take current...
Finding rental space isn’t always easy for a commercial tenant
Some would argue that this may not be the best time for a business to look for rental space anywhere in Orange County or elsewhere. However, with companies attempting to get back on their feet, it may be necessary for a potential commercial tenant to begin looking for...
Landlord questions for prospective tenants
Obviously, a property owner will ask a prospective tenant numerous questions prior to considering leasing to someone in particular. However, there may be some questions that a landlord may forget to ask or may not know to ask that could provide important information...
Commercial tenant calls out landlord for bad asbestos disposal
Renovations and build-outs happen all the time when someone wants to rent office space here in Orange County or elsewhere. As the construction progresses, workers may come across asbestos, which needs to be handled carefully in order protect people from exposure to...
It’s vital to do some research before becoming a landlord
Owning commercial property here in Orange County could provide a lucrative source of income. However, before becoming a landlord, a property owner may want to do some research. Otherwise, the experience may not be as positive as both landlord and tenant expect.For...
A commercial tenant’s proposed TI allowance may not be enough
Finding rental space in a new building may seem like a stroke of luck to some Orange County small business owners. New buildings often come with "bells and whistles" not yet offered in older buildings. This may cause a prospective commercial tenant to think that it...
Suing a landlord may not be as easy as a commercial tenant hopes
Some rental relationships do not work out as the parties intended. One of them may not fulfill the obligations outlined in the lease. If a commercial tenant believes the landlord has breached the lease agreement, the first inclination may be to file a lawsuit pursuing...
A commercial tenant may want to check out a potential landlord
Finding the right property to rent here in Orange County could take some time. A potential commercial tenant considers a variety of factors in choosing a place to set up shop, and the landlord ought to be one of those considerations. In fact, doing some research...
A landlord may want to consider some insurance against tenants
Many Orange County property owners believe that their general liability insurance policies are enough to cover anything that could happen on the property. However, that might not be the case when it comes to the commercial tenants occupying the building. Since that is...