Leasing contracts, for the most part, are drafted in a way that should be reasonable to the parties. Therefore, does a landlord have the right to deny a tenant to sublease or assign its rights within a lease? Depending upon the tenant’s needs, the parties must determine whether a sublease is sufficient or if an … Read More
Commercial real estate partnership disputes are expected since the parties to the agreement may need to adhere to their partnership contract prepared by legal counsel. A seasoned expert witness, who has acted as a managing member in several partnerships, may provide valuable insight into the dos and don’ts of running the business. What are the … Read More
INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE In Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and Ventura County the AIR CRE which collects statistics on rents and vacancies have just published an eye-opening report. Rents in the last twelve months have increased by 36% and asking rents for any vacancies have increased by 49%. This phenomenal event surely surpasses any … Read More
Almost all leases contain provisions for increasing the rent during the initial term of the lease or lease extensions. The following tips will apply to Landlords and Tenants. One of the most negotiated parts of a lease is usually the base rent at the commencement of the lease. Once you get past the base rent, … Read More
One of the most common landlord and tenant disputes is additional charges agreed to in a lease are the common area expenses (CAM). In a multi-tenant property, where the landlord maintains the property outside of the leased premises, is known as the common area. When a contract is entered into between a landlord and a … Read More
Relationships between landlords and tenants should be professional but also clearly defined. Both parties have expectations that they need to live up to, but when lines are blurred, expectations and duties can become problematic. Friendships between landlords and tenants can seem beneficial but often lead to communication problems. Selection of a Tenant Once the landlord … Read More
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