Anyone can have a business idea, yet few people do something with their idea. One of the main reasons is that starting a business is challenging. Rushing into starting a business is a mistake. You need create a solid foundation to grow upon. Skipping over steps at...
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Can you trim your neighbor’s tree?
Boundary disputes often involve things like fences that have been constructed on the wrong side of the property line or structures -- sheds, garages, etc -- that are too close to the line. But man-made structures are not always the focal point. For instance, imagine...
When is real estate broker misrepresentation a violation of the law?
Whether you’re purchasing a property for yourself or as an investment, you probably depend a great deal upon the real estate broker’s descriptions and presentation of the property when making your decision. The importance of real estate brokers’ representations to the...
3 signs it may be time to end your business partnership
Business partnerships are a lot like marriages. When they work well, they benefit the people involved and everyone who interacts with them. When they start to fall apart, they can be a nightmare that causes financial loss and emotional strain. No matter how much...
3 red flags to look out for when leasing commercial property
Some entrepreneurs purchase their business properties while others choose to lease property for their headquarters or offices. Leasing commercial property in San Diego, California, (instead of buying) offers several benefits to the savvy business owner. Examples of...
How can you resolve a contract dispute with another business?
Contracts are the lifeblood of modern business. They help establish obligations between different companies and provide businesses with dependable services or materials. Committing your agreements with another business to writing can protect you. Sadly, some...
What are legal reasons you can evict a tenant?
You may be tempted, as a landlord, to use the power of eviction often. Maybe a tenant is impolite to you and you don’t get along, so you want to throw them out of the unit. Maybe you find someone else you’d rather rent to. Can you evict tenants at your discretion? You...
Can you give your company to someone, or do you have to sell it?
Generally, when someone wants to transfer ownership of their company, they sell it. Maybe you started the company from nothing and ran it for the last 20 years. Now you want to retire, and selling it gives you a nice influx of cash with which to do so. But what if...
Are you stuck with that easement on your property forever?
Easements are commonly encountered in rural properties, but they can be in cities, as well. Property owners may find easements to be inconvenient because they grant someone else the (usually) legal right to intrude upon their space in some way. Naturally, that can end...
Can your tenant rent the space to someone else?
You have a home that you rent out to residential tenants. For the past year or so, you’ve had a single tenant living in the home. When you stop by one day, though, there’s a family of four living in the house. As it turns out, your tenant got a job offer in another...

