Informational articles that answer some of the most common legal questions.
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
While there are many reasons a tenant might need to break a commercial lease, two of the most common reasons involve the success of the business. Either an unfortunate turn
Real estate sales and purchases are some of the largest financial transactions many of us will experience in our lifetimes. Since such a large amount of money and a lengthy
The key element to any real estate transaction is the sales contract. When buyer and seller agree upon terms such as price, time period to close the deal, payment of
The key element to any real estate transaction is the sales contract. When buyer and seller agree upon terms such as price, time period to close the deal, payment of
Real estate buyers often feel as though they’re jumping through endless hoops before they finally make it to closing day. Most of these hoops pertain to stringent lending requirements or