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California commercial leases are often longer, more detailed and more complex than residential leases. On top of that, the statutory protections available for residential tenants generally don't apply to commercial tenants. If you are considering entering into a...
The Internal Revenue Service requires many nonprofit groups and charities to disclose major donors. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure these groups comply with applicable tax laws. The California attorney general also requires donor disclosure to verify...
Franchise parent companies generally require franchisees to sign a contract. However, as noted by Chron, a part of the daily Houston Chronicle newspaper, a franchise agreement may not stipulate that franchisees form a specific business structure. A sole...
When you purchase a piece of property, you naturally want to know that you have a good title to it, meaning that you and you alone own the premises. Purchasing title insurance during the real estate buying process is one way to safeguard against possible claims by...
Noisy neighbors. Most of us have experienced them once or twice or even heard horror stories from friends or relatives. A noisy neighbor could simply be a nuisance. Or a noise neighbor can ruin your entire home life experience. Many believe little to nothing can be...
Whether you wish to retire or start a new venture, your existing franchise agreement could contain terms specifying how you may market your business unit sale. Some franchisors may require you to sell your business back to the parent company. As reported by...
The investment put into the purchase of any business is always substantial, whether it’s time or money or both. Unfortunately, some entrepreneurs end up getting burned because they brought an enterprise without conducting proper due diligence. If you are considering...
Under ideal circumstances, your property ownership rights include the right to exclude any and all others from entering or using your property. However, many properties are owned subject to easement rights held by others. When a property is burdened by easement rights...
For many businesses, losing five percent of financial revenue is the proverbial “drop in the bucket.” However, when fraud is the cause of the monetary setbacks, losses can add up and significantly impact a business’s survivability. The Association of Certified Fraud...
Buying a piece of property to run like a business is a critical investment. Some prospective buyers discover problems with a property during the sales process. If they had known about these issues beforehand, they may have not committed to the purchase in the first...
