You may have been told by someone you know not to invest in property because of some problems they had with commercial real estate. While you can’t know for certain if you’ll have the same issues, you may be able to resolve some of that tension by separating fact...
Your growing business may need to review its insurance coverage
Most entrepreneurs and new business owners will invest in at least minimal coverage when they first start operating their companies. However, like homeowners and drivers, business owners may become complacent too quickly about the kind of coverage they have. Frequent,...
Disclosure requirements for commercial property in California
California has some of the strictest disclosure laws in the country. Along with the typical disclosures of flood risks, environmental concerns and issues with systems in the building, commercial property owners must also provide information on energy efficiency,...
What are the obligations of the landlord in the lease contract?
If you own a rental property, you probably understand that being a landlord comes with its fair share of responsibilities and obligations. Besides collecting the rent, a landlord is also a salesperson, a repairman and a conflict solver. Here are some of the...
Could the landlord be discriminating against you?
Every human being has a right to secure, safe and comfortable accommodation. However, not everyone can afford to own a home. As a result, most people live in rented properties. Both federal and California laws protect tenants from unfair actions (like race, gender, or...
What is a net in a commercial lease?
As a real estate investor, you want to lease your properties in a way that is stable and safe for you. You want to maximize the return on your investment, and you’d like to remove as many obligations from yourself as possible. When designing the leases that you use...