If you’re starting a private equity, venture capital or other investment business, its success and reputation will be dependent on one or more “key” people to make and manage investments. That’s why it’s wise to include a key man (KM) clause in the contracts of your executives and others who are key to your business.  […]

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Sometimes, people rent spaces with the goal of making money off of doing so. They may feel that they can sublet parts of the space to bring in an income, saving them money on their rent. For example, a renter who leases a three-bedroom property for $1,000 may decide to sublet two of the rooms […]

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As a commercial landlord here in Los Angeles, you will likely have to deal with the issue of subleasing at some point. Unless you unilaterally forbid subleasing specifically in your leasing contract for your commercial tenants, it’s quite possible that the current economic instability could give rise to requests for subleasing. How you respond to […]

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There are a number of types of commercial leases, as our readers likely know. One that isn’t talked about a lot is a full-service lease. These are most often used when leasing space in large office buildings. Basically, a full-service lease is similar to a gross lease. The costs of just about everything involved in […]

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A business partnership benefits you and your partner. The two of you bring your own experience, resources and expertise to the company that you start or purchase. You have someone else that you can rely on to remain as dedicated as you are to the company, which can help when you need to focus on […]

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As a California landlord, you have certain obligations to keep your tenants safe and advise them when certain conditions in the building you rent might become compromised. When these issues arise, the question of landlord and tenant responsibility may come into question. One common problem that might affect you and your tenants is a bedbug […]

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Businesses and private investors in California know the value of commercial real estate holdings, thus prompting many to look for whatever opportunities become available to build up such properties. As is the case across all real estate segments, often the key to a property’s value is “location, location, location.” Yet when it comes to commercial […]

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If you own or rent a commercial unit in a building with other owners or renters, there is a good chance you have at least one party wall. Party walls are simply the walls between two or more separately owned properties. Keeping party walls in good condition is in the interests of all property owners. […]

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Commercial tenants that outgrow a rental unit may find larger areas and move their operations there. Under an existing lease agreement, however, a tenant may still face liability for monthly rent payments. To avoid paying double rent, a tenant may find another business willing to take over the lease. As noted by the Los Angeles […]

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Commercial leases differ quite a bit from residential leases. If you are new to commercial property investing, it is a good idea to become familiar with common provisions found in commercial leases. According to REoptimizer, commercial lease provisions are a way to include some conditions on the agreement that may differ from the standard terms. There are […]

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