Having an easement may not be the most welcome news for your property, but it may be necessary so that another property owner can access landlocked property just beyond your land. With the easement established, you might wonder who has the responsibility of keeping up...
An unexpected disruption of income streams could lead to commercial property owners facing legal actions. You may, however, have options to avoid a lender’s foreclosure litigation. If you experience cash flow problems from reduced rental income or sales revenue, you...
Disputes over water rights are common across California, and they often arise during real estate development and property acquisitions. Water rights grant certain individuals or entities the right to use reasonable amounts of water for beneficial purposes, such as...
As a business owner, a commercial lease will rank as one of - if not the - top expenses in your business owning journey. Having that brick-and-mortar shop can give you a lot of benefits, but at the same time, walking into that first lease can bring a lot of stress as...
When it comes to real estate contracts, you need to carefully go over the details of an agreement before you sign. These contracts often involve confusing details and terminology that people struggle to understand. Moreover, the consequences of legal issues involving...
Whether as part of your investment portfolio or to build a house on, you may have recently purchased a plot of land. As sometimes happens, you may have realized that there is no public highway or road abutting your land, and that your only access to the property is on...
After a lot of deliberation and consideration, you feel ready to move your business into a physical location. Do you know how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of a poor business agreement? Forbes breaks down several warning signs when signing a commercial...
As you grow your business, you may decide that it is time for you to have a physical store. Once you find the perfect location, you should consider several elements before you sign the lease. According to Business News Daily, a commercial lease is a binding contract...
By the time you’re ready to sign the sales contract for the purchase of property, you’ve already gone through a lot of preparation. You’ve inspected the property, negotiated a price, secured financing and set a closing date. After such a huge investment, it’s good for...
Whether you lease the property to tenants or you play the role of a tenant, you likely heard the warning. Commercial and residential leases do not run parallel to each other. Protections for landlords of these property types also differ. While residential leases tend...
