Los Angeles Law Blog
Addressing ADA compliance saves time, money, headache
While negotiating California commercial real estate purchase, sale or lease contracts, the number of critical issues to address may seem endless. Not the least of these issues is often whether or not the public or private commercial property in question meets the...
When can you evict?
As a residential property owner in Los Angeles, your hope is that you will be able to maintain a good relationship with all of your tenants. Doing so ensures that you maintain a strong reputation (which can then also help guarantee that there will rarely be a shortage...
Adapting co-tenancy use requirements for modern retail
As former shopping center anchors like Sears drop out of business, the empty spaces could cause additional problems for California commercial real estate landlords if the outlying tenants begin to complain of dwindling sales revenue. Commercial leases often allow for...
What are your options for remedying an encroachment?
If the owner of a property adjacent to yours builds a structure that intrudes on your land, or over it, this is an encroachment. It can be very frustrating to have another party encroach on your property, especially if you make money from the commercial use of it....
Common lease violations that tenants make
According to Housing Community Investment Department, nearly 60% of Los Angeles residents live in rentals. Leasing a property to a tenant comes with rules and regulations. As far as tenants have their rights, landlords have the right to evict them if they cannot...
Partnering up and investing in California real estate
It is a well-known fact that real estate is one of the most effective paths to wealth in America. Even outside of competitive markets like Los Angeles, California offers many opportunities for real estate investors to pursue. This is true regardless of what avenue...
What are four different types of commercial leases?
Overhead expenses have a big impact on the breakeven and profit points of your business. No matter how much revenue your company pulls in, big overhead expenses can make it impossible for the business to become truly successful. The cost of the lease is not the only...
Real estate: a legitimate path to becoming a millionaire
Some people dream of providing adequately for their families so that everyone is comfortable. There would be no more couponing in the grocery store or second-guessing a reasonable upgrade of the family vehicle. This is the six-figure American dream in most cases. Some...
A brief history of settling real estate disputes outside of court
Not every real estate disagreement has to make its way to a courtroom. There are times when alternative options may provide benefits to both parties. It may help to preserve privacy and protect the reputation of both parties involved. The resolution process is also...
5 tips for avoiding mistakes as a new real estate investor
If you have decided to invest in real estate, you are understandably excited by the prospect. However, every new investor faces a learning curve. Here are five tips for avoiding major mistakes as you approach initial investment opportunities. Going too fast Do not...
