Crafting a commercial lease relevant to a large-scale transaction is hardly a casual and one-step process. The central parties on both sides of the equation must raise and come to terms on multiple and widely varied issues. To wit: Prospective landlords and tenants...
Orange County Legal Blog
Fulfilling your dream of owning a pharmacy
Millions of Americans take prescription drugs to manage medical conditions. In many cases, these medications alleviate pain, control symptoms and generally allow patients to live normal lives that may not have been possible without the drugs. This is one reason why...
Resolving real estate disputes through negotiation is not backing down
If they work in the real estate industry for any length of time, developers, construction companies, property managers and others will likely face legal disputes. The competitive nature of highly successful real estate professionals may cause them to pursue litigation...
Look for these terms in your commercial lease
Smart business owners know how important it is to be prepared. Despite this, many sign commercial lease agreements without checking for certain terms and information, or negotiating when necessary. Noncompete clauses, dispute resolutions and spatial specifications are...
Approaching commercial real estate during a recession
Recessions can be frightening, especially for those who are heavily invested in commercial real estate. With some California consumers having less to spend, investors might be worried about what the future holds. Looking at how commercial real estate has fared during...
Buying a shopping center? Here are 3 things to consider
When you received an inheritance from your parents, you decided that you wanted to invest. That's a great option, and it can work well for you in the world of real estate. However, you do need to be cautious about how you invest.You're interested in buying a shopping...
Negotiating the terms of your commercial lease
Opening a new business or moving an existing one to a new location is a significant undertaking. Even for the most focused and attentive California business owner, it is surprisingly easy to look over small but important details in this process. This is why it is...
Are all-electric development projects the wave of the future?
With all the interest in arresting the negative effects of climate change, it may not surprise California residents that government agencies and advocacy groups are attempting to institute new laws, rules and regulations that would affect new construction to make it...
Shopping centers and co-leasing clauses in commercial leases
Retail owners operating in the same Orange County location often have a symbiotic relationship. The success of one or two stores, usually the larger anchor tenants, will usually affect the success of the smaller ones, and the smaller stores may drive more traffic into...
Missing the fine print in a commercial lease could be costly
Orange County retail business owners may be anxious to get into the rental space they have chosen before someone else snaps it up. Premium locations can be a challenge to find, so getting through the commercial lease process quickly is often a goal. However, that...