In April of 2017, San Jose followed the lead of other California cities regarding landlord/tenant laws and tipped the scales in favor of tenants. After seven hours of debate, four of which involved solely testimony, the city introduced two new ordinances. One of those ordinances was the Tenant Protection Ordinance, which requires landlords to have "just cause" to terminate the tenancy of month-to-month residents. Santa Clara County Association of Realtors details what "just cause" is.
How to protect yourself when buying an existing business
For many, owning their own business is the ultimate dream. Business owners gets to be their own bosses, guide a business to success and create an investment that will pay off year after year. However, starting a business from scratch can be daunting. You have no idea if your business will succeed, and the startup costs are expensive.
Mediation as an alternative to business litigation
At the law office of Lawrence R. Jensen & Associates, we understand that business disputes are inevitable from time to time. Along with other business owners in California, you may assume that litigation is the only way to resolve a dispute. Fortunately, business owners have other options that can help them fix an issue before it becomes too costly.
