Boundary line disputes can be a big problem when you're trying to sell your home or purchase one from another party. Whether you're trying to build a new property or want to sell what you have, it's always important to know what the land boundaries are. When there is...
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Should you add that exclusivity clause to your leasing contract?
If you are a landlord of commercial retail tenants, exclusive use clauses are going to become a factor at some point. From the tenant's perspective, it makes good business sense to exclude competition in their own back yards. By inserting exclusive use clauses in the...
New construction litigation: Protect your rights
Building a new home is supposed to be one of the most enjoyable times of your life. You get to choose everything from the layout to the features to the location. However, just because you're building a home, as opposed to buying a preexisting property, doesn't...
Are you prepared to close your commercial real estate deal?
Searching for and buying commercial real estate is exciting, stressful and complicated all at the same time. And that doesn't even take into consideration what could go wrong when you finally reach the closing table.The way you prepare to close on a commercial real...
Environmental laws can frustrate California developers
California is a beautiful state in which to live, in no small part due to the temperate climate and rugged and pristine natural landscapes. But these same desirable elements can make a commercial real estate developer's plans challenging to achieve.Many developers'...
Business lease agreements deserve close scrutiny
One of the most consequential steps in choosing a physical space for your business is negotiating a favorable lease. There are many components of a commercial lease, and a bad lease can turn a great opportunity into a business-killer.Perhaps you've found exactly the...
When you must sever ties with a franchisee
At some point in your business relationship, it may become painfully evident that it is necessary to sever your ties with a franchise owner. Whether you are the the franchisor or a shopping center owner, this can be a complex undertaking, as there are both California...
Beware of title defects in commercial property deals
Purchasing a property for development is a big decision. It often requires a large sum of money and, no matter how well you prepare, brings with it at least some feeling of risk. This is your future – you don’t want anything to go wrong and derail your...
Should you have a co-tenancy clause in a shopping center lease?
The shopping center property looks like a winner for any incoming tenant. Storefronts are full, foot traffic is promising and there are a couple of well-known anchor tenants that should bring in plenty of customers. But the American retail landscape is changing,...
U.S. retailers are dropping like flies
Brick and mortar malls -the onetime lifeblood guiding the American consumer - where people went to shop, eat and socialize are in peril. Retailers are closing their doors at an alarming rate.As of June 14, 2019, U.S. retailers had closed 6,971 stores, while opening...