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When is Real Estate Withholding Required?
You sell your home for a tidy profit…. and you’re surprised on closing day when the state of California withholds some of your gain. What just happened? Does California really…
Why Did My Property Taxes Go Up?
Most homeowners have to juggle not only their mortgage, but also mortgage insurance premiums, homeowner’s insurance premiums, and property taxes. Generally speaking, all of these items might be included in…
Exclusions to Property Tax Reassessments
Don’t you just love paying property taxes? Well, no, no one enjoys that. But we all accept these taxes as a necessary part of living in our beautiful communities….
Short-Stay Rentals Might Carry Legal Consequences
It is often said that the Internet changed everything about how we live, work, travel, do business, and more. And once again, we’re seeing that idea played out in the…
New Bill Might Impact Commercial Property Owners
In the past, California landlords and business owners have faced a high risk of being sued for accessibility violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Even though California is…
Real Estate Damages Clauses in Commercial Leases Might Not Hold Up in Court
Sometimes, even when both parties agree to the terms of a commercial lease, they can find themselves surprised later when a dispute goes to court. This is certainly the case…
3 Things for Landlords to Include (among many others!) in Every Commercial Lease
As if commercial writing and negotiating a commercial lease weren’t hard enough already, landlords sometimes have to face situations in which a tenant defaults on the lease agreement. Loss of…
Green Lease Clauses to Consider in Commercial Leases
The “green” trend is catching on everywhere, especially in areas like Southern California where we are highly concerned with saving energy. With buildings the single largest energy consumer in the…
Choosing the Right Commercial Lease for Your Business
I’m looking for the right space for my new business, and I’m not too familiar with commercial leases. But I’ve rented residential property before… Doesn’t it work pretty much the…
Are You Liable for Injuries Sustained on Your Property?
Your commercial tenant calls you from the hospital, sounding rather upset. He has been injured on your property, and feels that you are responsible for his medical bills. He alleges…
