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Commercial real estate transactions can differ from residential real estate transactions in a variety of ways. For example, commercial lease tend to last longer than residential leases and multiple months of rent is often paid months in advance. While there are benefits to this method, this can also lead to complications later if a company…

A real estate contract is like any other contract and must follow certain rules for it to be valid and enforceable. Contracts do not have to be very detailed but they do have certain requirements. For a contract to be valid there must have been an offer, an acceptance of that offer and consideration. Consideration…

Real estate contracts generally fall into one if two categories. They are usually either land contracts or service contracts. This can be important if you need to go to court over a contract because the type of contract you have can limit the relief you may seek in court. For example, land contracts have strict…

A real estate contract is like any other contract and only binds those who agree to it. When a party to an agreement does act as required under the agreement, the other party, or parties, usually have a few ways to deal with the breach of contract. Sometimes parties are able to work it out…

When entering any contract it is important know the terms of the contracts. When dealing with real estate contracts, it also important to make sure that the property is capable of being used for your intended purposes. A seller is not responsible if you ultimately cannot use the space for your intended purposes as long…

In California, a company can be suspended or forfeited by the Secretary of State (SOS) or the the Franchise Tax Board (FTB). The SOS usually suspends a corporation for improper filing. This usually occurs due to the failure to file the required Statement of Information and, when applicable, the required Statement by Common Interest Development…

Most people are aware that there are laws and statutes in place to keep order in society. There are, however, many types of rules and regulations in place to protect the public. For example, there are regulations and cases which expand upon the law, adding information so it is clear when certain laws are applicable.…

Commercial lease can be difficult to negotiate. Residential leases are usually for one year or less, while commercial leases are often created for longer intervals. A longer lease is important in a commercial setting for many reasons. While individuals can buy a home, many businesses are never in a position to purchase all the space…

Building a business is not easy. It takes a lot of time, energy and money. But if you are lucky, you end up with a successful brand that stands for quality. At some point, you may want to sell your company, allowing it to live on and grow with someone else. If you do plan…

When starting a business, one thing that you need to think about is the type of business you would like to create. The most commonly known type of business is a called a corporations, but there are also other other types of businesses such as partnerships. And within each type of business, there are subsets,…