When can a tenant break a rental lease?
When can a tenant break a rental lease? While a lease is a legally binding contract, there are many legitimate reasons for a lease to be broken. In the following circumstances, you might be entitled…
Tips on leasing a commercial space
Tips on leasing a commercial space Commercial leases can be complex and stressful. The landlord is constantly looking to maximize revenues, while the tenant is looking to cut expenses. Each wants to negotiate the lease…
Salient Provisions of Commercial Leases
Salient Provisions of Commercial Leases Commercial leases are fundamentally different from residential leases. When drafting commercial leases, counsel should pay attention to specific points that would not be considered in residential lease contracts. Some of…
What are Mutual Funds?
What are Mutual Funds? A mutual fund is a common financial tool used by investors to pool money together to collectively invest in stocks, bonds, and other assets. Mutual funds are operated and managed by…
Courting Angel Investors
Courting Angel Investors Angel investors are business people who look for and fund unique, profitable, and distinct investment opportunities. They have unique criteria for financing, and in order to gain access and learn what angel…
Protect Trade Secrets
Protect Trade Secrets Trade knowledge, insider expertise, and business insights are often kept secret and not shared with outsiders. Any type of private knowledge such as compilations, formulas, methods, devices and even ideas are protected.…
Implied In Fact Contracts & Implied In Law Contracts
Implied In Fact Contracts & Implied In Law Contracts Contracts are formed for a myriad of reasons. The intent, conduct, or expressed words can be the catalyst for creating a contract. Sometimes, our justice system…
Mutual Funds
Mutual Funds One of the most valuable financial tools for investors is a mutual fund. Mutual funds allow investors to pool their money and then as a group invest in assets, stocks, or bonds. Fund…
Commercial Lease Laws
As in many other states, commercial tenants in California are not legally afforded the same rights as a residential tenant. A commercial tenant does not own the actual land of their property, they only own…