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 to vacate the property legally…
Does Fair Housing Act apply on commercial property? Landlords are required to abide by the rules against various forms of discrimination in leasing or risk facing penalties that can be fairly severe. California has rigorous regulations forbidding these practices. The…
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 in a way that benefits…
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 these points include, but not…
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 a professional fund manager. Their…
SBA Micro Lending and Business Capital Due to tough economic times, small businesses might struggle securing capital funds from credit lenders, banks, or personal resources such as friends or family. Small businesses financial support in order to survive and ultimately…
Corporate Taxes 101 for California Business Owners Business taxation structure differs in every state. The legal entity of a business in California determines whether the income of a business is submitted through personal income tax or corporate tax. This is…
What to Look For in Mortgage Documents Before Signing When looking to buy a house, people may be overwhelmed with the documents to review and sign before closing. When it’s down to the wire and you are closing on a…
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 investors want, follow these tips…
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. How does one come to…