Los Angeles Law Blog
Strategies for preventing partnership disputes
When you agree to work with a business partner, you place a good deal of trust in this individual, and your business’s success and profitability may be at stake. Partnerships may start out strong and then turn sour, though, and this may happen for any number of...
Should you invest in REITs or buy your own properties?
When it comes to commercial real estate, the traditional option involves purchasing your own real estate properties. You can then hire property managers to take care of the grunt work and profit off the top. Some California investors may even prefer to manage the...
How are office leases negotiated?
Whether you happen to be a business owner looking for property space or a real estate owner that leases property to businesses, chances are that you might find yourself negotiating an office lease someday. An office lease is a type of commercial lease, and like other...
What mistakes can you avoid in a real estate partnership?
As a California entrepreneur looking for a real estate partner, you likely already have an idea of what you want in mind. It is important to understand what you are looking for and what sort of person you work best with. It is also important to note the ways you can...
Minimizing risk in commercial real estate investments
When you invest in commercial real estate in California, you assume certain risks. Risk-taking is an important part of achieving success through investing in commercial real estate, but it is wise to manage those risks to the fullest extent possible to avoid potential...
What rights do commercial tenants have?
Commercial real estate is quite different from residential real estate in many ways, but there is one area where they are quite similar. According to REoptimizer, the law does put restrictions and limits on your interactions with your commercial tenants. One of the...
What is the rest stabilization ordinance?
It is common for local areas to create ordinances to help protect tenants in rental situations. According to the Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs, the Los Angeles County Rest Stabilization Ordinance is a law that limits rent increases and offers...
Tailor your business insurance coverage to your company’s needs
Some types of insurance, such as general liability, are a necessity for all businesses, but your company may need coverage unique to your business circumstances. Likewise, a standard policy may be missing crucial clauses while some inclusions are unnecessary. ...
Key considerations prior to evicting a tenant
If you are thinking about evicting a tenant, there are many factors to go over. For example, you have to think about the financial side of eviction, as well as the feasibility of discussing these matters with your tenant. On their website, the Office of the Attorney...
3 non-financial remedies for breach of contract
From exchanging products and services to leasing and transferring real estate, legal contracts are an essential part of American commerce. Adopted by every state in the U.S., the Uniform Commercial Code ensures that businesses can rely on the law to enforce those...
