Whether you are trying to keep your struggling business afloat or your California company is experiencing more success than you can handle, the idea of selling may not be the first option that comes to mind. Many entrepreneurs start their businesses with the dream of...
Orange County Legal Blog
2 items to include in a commercial lease
Most people do not like surprises when it comes to their businesses. For this reason, it would be beneficial to address as many adverse situations as possible in a commercial lease. Potential renters here in Orange County and elsewhere may want to make sure certain...
New law encourages affordable housing developments
Most residents are aware there is a shortage of affordable housing here in California. To address the problem, Gov. Newsom signed a bill into law on Sept. 28 designed to encourage more affordable housing developments across the state. With the possible slow of...
Franchise leases require special attention
Starting a business from scratch does not appeal to many California entrepreneurs. They would rather open a business with an established brand and products that they can take advantage of and with which they can increase the chances of success. When doing so, they may...
Franchise agreements are hard to understand, easy to violate
The benefits of buying into a franchise are numerous. You can start your business with a fully developed plan already in place, with the support and training of the franchisor, and with methods of day-to-day operations tried and proven to work. It can be an expensive...
Signing a new commercial lease when moving into a new space
Current events have required and forced a lot of changes here in California and elsewhere. Small business owners may discover they need to move into a different space. Even those who have signed commercial leases before still need to stay on their game and not let...
Technology is reimagining the commercial real estate industry
The world has changed significantly this year. The way people here in California and elsewhere do business has included more technological assistance than ever before. In-person meetings, paper contracts and more are limited at best. Even the commercial real estate...
Could pad sites help save a real estate development?
In recent years, the retail industry has taken some hits. In response, real estate development here in California and elsewhere has needed to change in order to move forward. Now, in light of current events, this becomes even more important. Could focusing on pad...
Current events will affect real estate development for years
Many things have changed quickly in recent months. Current events continue to affect nearly every aspect of life, including real estate development here in California and elsewhere. A survey conducted biannually paints a grim picture of just how long the industry will...
Common sources of commercial lease disputes
Anytime two parties enter into a contract, there is a potential for a dispute to arise. Understanding that may inspire parties subject to a commercial lease to ensure that the document’s provisions protect their rights and interests to the greatest extent possible....