Starting a business is a huge undertaking. You have to wear many hats and cover a variety of business details to get things off the ground. Even if you feel as if you have everything in order, there are always unexpected issues that can come up. When a problem happens, it can delay your ability […]

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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 of demand for your properties). Yet despite […]

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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 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design. We understand the importance of […]

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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 co-tenancy provisions for smaller retailers, such as alternative or reduced rent scenarios, that can hurt […]

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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. Fortunately, according to FindLaw, there are many […]

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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 adhere to the lease agreement.  However, a landlord needs a good reason for […]

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