Los Angeles Law Blog
Can I refuse to rent to certain businesses?
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...
The elements of an adverse possession claim
Adverse possession is a legal concept governing the possession of land owned by someone else. The adverse possessor acquires valid title to the property in question as long as he or she has the land for the length of time dictated by the state statute and meets all...
Managing your emotions during a dispute with your tenant
There are many reasons why disputes between landlords and tenants come up. Our blog has touched on eviction and other legal issues that arise when landlords and tenants encounter problems, whether a tenant falls behind on rent or violates a rental agreement in some...
4 business tips for negotiating the length of a commercial lease
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...
Tips for a profitable commercial real estate transaction
Buying commercial real estate is one thing; profiting from it is an entirely different matter. We know that your goal involves the latter. Otherwise, why bother making the purchase in the first place? Even if you are a seasoned real estate investor, there is no harm...
Expanding into the Los Angeles multifamily market
As prices rose and real estate sales slowed in Los Angeles during the second quarter of 2020, many developers began to plan their next moves in an unsure market. As reported by the Los Angeles Business Journal last month, multifamily properties such as apartment,...
If someone has died on the property, must you inform tenants?
When you rent out property to tenants, you have a responsibility to inform them of certain information, such as problems or defects on the property. The act of sharing this information with prospective tenants is a disclosure. If someone has died on the property, is...
Should you go for mediation or arbitration?
California real estate professionals like you may sometimes get into disputes. Whether it is with a client or someone else, disputes are harrowing. Even professionals find these situations stressful. There are different ways to handle disputes. Some methods are...
What California law says about commercial rent control
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...
What is escrow holdback and why a client might ask you for it
As someone who works in construction, you may have recently had a client ask you for an escrow holdback agreement. This can occur whether you are building new construction or providing renovation and repair services. If you are not yet familiar with escrow, it is...
