It's not always easy to find a space that will work as a storefront for your California business. There are budget issues to consider, and the commercial real estate market can be competitive. When you finally find the right place that will work well for your...
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Top 5 Ways Businesses Can Avoid Litigation
If your company becomes non-compliant to the law you could find yourself in the midst of a long and expensive trial. As almost any experienced business attorney would agree, the best method of dealing with this type of business issue is to focus on prevention....
How to Understand Zoning Laws for Commercial Real Estate
Many would agree that one of the most important elements of any successful business is: location. One of the most important elements of any business location is proper zoning. When considering any piece of commercial real estate for development of use as a commercial...
Dealing with Referral Fees in Connection with Construction Projects
As contractors may expect referral fees in connection to construction projects, it benefits project coordinators and property owners to be aware of industry standards. Sales commissions and referral fees and working standard percentages...is there an across the board...
Southern California Commercial Properties: Evaluating for Adaptive Use
While adaptive reuse projects are becoming more and more popular as a means of revitalizing communities and developments, it's important to consider whether or not an adaptive reuse project is a good financial fit.Adaptive reuse projects revitalize...
The Difficulties of Inclusionary Zoning
In response to affordable housing challenges, some communities are considering inclusionary zoning. What is inclusionary zoning?Inclusionary Zoning: These programs require property developers to sell a certain percentage of newly developed housing units at rates that...
Providing Student Housing in Southern California
In recent news, experts have discussed how private developers of student housing in southern California can create residences that appeal to students, parents and academic facilities/institutions. In order to do so, developers must consider which amenities are most in...
Non-Lease Issues to Consider When Dealing with Tech Tenants
We've talked about the benefits of tech tenants for southern California property owners, the specific lease issues, and the new twists on old lease issues when dealing with tech tenants, but what about the new non-lease issues? Designation of Building as Asset or...
California Commercial Leasing: Tech Tenants v. Traditional Office Tenants
Southern California property owners interested in obtaining more tech tenants will notice that there are some major differences between the tech tenant and the traditional office tenant. In fact, even the most experienced property owner will find that a lot of...
Dealing with New Issues for Tech Tenants
The increase in tech tenants has a lot of commercial property owners enjoying the increased revenue of long term renters (low vacancy rates) and higher rents. But while enjoying the benefits, landlords must also consider a few new lease issues.Every tech tenant is...