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Buying commercial real estate in California is an exciting investment, but it carries significant legal and financial risks. Unlike residential sales, commercial deals often follow a "buyer beware" rule. To protect yourself, you must complete a rigorous review process...
Owning commercial property in California gives you a strong, long-term investment. However, it also comes with responsibilities. Owners must also protect the environment. If your land or buildings have pollution or harmful chemicals, you may need to pay for a cleanup,...
Neighbor disputes often arise when a property owner disrupts the peaceful living of their neighbor or their community. Generally, these conflicts revolve around issues like excessive noise, foul odors, encroaching trees and poor property maintenance. In this blog, I...
Property disclosures serve as your first line of defense against hidden problems that could cost thousands in repairs or legal issues when buying real estate. Even with careful research, you might miss the signs of incomplete or missing disclosures with commercial...
I often get calls from home buyers who got the "ick" in a real estate deal when they discovered that the size of the house is different in the MLS listing than in their home inspection report. "Obviously," they think, "someone lied on the MLS listing to represent the...
Commercial leases often contain a variety of unique terms. Commercial landlords and their business tenants may negotiate at length to establish agreeable terms regarding maintenance, monthly expenses and even the duration of the lease. Frequently, commercial leases...
Owning property comes with specific responsibilities. Some of these are common, such as paying for homeowner’s insurance or getting repairs done on the property. Others aren’t as common but can have significant impacts on the homeowner. Each of these four disputes...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) creates numerous obligations for businesses. Employers with 15 or more workers typically need to accommodate workers with disabling medical conditions. Businesses of any size are subject to the ADA regulations for consumers...
Commercial leases give growing businesses and startup operations access to business facilities. Instead of scrambling for financing, the people running organizations simply need enough funds to cover deposits and monthly rent. Typically, commercial leases persist for...
The area around San Jose was once a hot spot for commercial office space. Businesses that wanted an attractive zip code and proximity to large, successful companies sought office space in the area and were often willing to pay a premium price for their units. Many...