If you are in the commercial real estate business, you likely have a steady flow of income from every property you lease. Still, owning commercial real estate is not without risk. If a tenant or someone else sues you after an incident at one property, you do not want...
If you have the need to transfer ownership of property to someone else without a lot of hassle, then you may consider a quitclaim deed. According to the Rental Property Owners Association, a quitclaim deed is one in which you offer no warranty or promises about the...
California business owners like you have a lot to consider when deciding how to exit your business. There are many options, each one coming with its own benefits and potential drawbacks. The one you decide on depends entirely on what you need in a future business...
Even in the persistently-hot Bay Area, finding suitable long-term commercial tenants can be challenging. While there are a variety of ways for commercial landlords to accomplish this objective, creating accurate and compelling marketing copy is often essential....
If you plan to open a business in California, one of your first steps will be choosing a business name. Unfortunately, this process is not as simple as brainstorming for the best title. Understanding the requirements for naming different types of business entity in...
California business owners like you want to excel in your work. One of the ways to do that is by expanding your reach and connecting with other business owners. You can even strike up partnerships and collaborations. But what happens when these deals go sour? What...
Contrary to common belief, it is possible for the courts to enforce an oral contract. This is why you must be very careful when talking about potential business offers or deals with other parties. It is possible that you may make legally binding agreements without...
It may only be a small sliver of land, perhaps only a few inches wide, but a disagreement between neighbors over who has rights to it may develop into a bitter feud. A dispute over the issue of boundary encroachment may even go as far as leading to a destruction of...
When buying a home, you expect everything to go smoothly when it comes to the final walk through. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. A number of problems can occur, and some issues can even negatively impact your purchase of the home. Being prepared for...
In the vast majority of instances, it is not in the best interest of a business to take a dispute to litigation. Litigating can be extremely expensive and time-consuming, and it can also cost you positive relationships. To avoid litigating, some businesses choose to...