Legal Resources
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…
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Will You Be Impacted by the End of Discounted Family Wealth Transfers?
For decades, you and other American taxpayers have been able to use a primary estate planning strategy for reducing gift and estate taxes. This strategy takes advantage of discounts for…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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