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I just received a notice from my landlord. The rent on my commercial space will increase by 20 percent next month! Isn’t that against the law? Due to increased taxes

I just received a notice from my landlord. The rent on my commercial space will increase by 20 percent next month! Isn’t that against the law? Due to increased taxes

The success of a business often depends heavily upon its location. Proximity to a customer base, ease of access to the building, and even traffic patterns can make or break

For any commercial property owner or manager, dealing with tenants who fail to pay rent is often the least favorite chore. Most commercial tenants want to pay their rent and

We often focus on the importance of the real estate contract in a transaction, because this document sets forth all terms of the deal and is legally binding. However, signing

Many factors are weighed before most buyers decide to proceed with a purchase of real estate. Many buyers, both commercial and residential, will seek information about the property from a

As real estate attorneys, we often find that escrow instructions are important when attempting to resolve disputes related to real estate sales. While the purchase agreement terms govern the specifics

Whether you’re buying or selling real estate, it is exciting to finally have a drafted and signed sales contract in your hand.  But of course, something can still go wrong

For the first time since 2010, in October, 2014 the California Association of Realtors issues a complete make-over of the standard Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA), the standard residential purchase agreement

In any real estate deal, the contract governs the entire transaction. Generally speaking, you would think that having all agreements written into a contract means the deal is “set in