For new commercial landlords, understanding the difference between residential and commercial leases is vital. Particularly if you have been mainly involved with residential real estate in the past, there are some very striking differences in the commercial market. ...
Many business owners lease commercial space for their offices, especially when starting out. Because signing a commercial lease is a huge commitment, it is crucial that you enter into the agreement fully informed. Forbes explains a few possible issues often found in...
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...
Commercial real estate laws are much different than those for residential real estate because the goals are different. In commercial real estate, you have the right to limit who you rent to. While you cannot discriminate based on protected factors, such as race or...
Whether you are an entrepreneur preparing for your first brick-and-mortar opening or an established company looking to relocate or expand, establishing favorable terms during lease negotiations can make the difference between struggling and striving. Businessmen and...
Residential rent control is a cap on the amount of money a landlord can charge tenants per month to lease a living space. It is beneficial for residential tenants because it prevents their rent from increasing to something more than they can afford. However, what is...
Whether you are looking for property to set up business or you have commercial property that you wish to rent out, it is helpful to understand how commercial leases work. Commercial leases are beneficial for many types of businesses, as they allow owners to save...
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...
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...
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...