Securing a commercial space for your new business is an exciting milestone. However, commercial leases in California work very differently from residential ones. The law gives you far fewer automatic protections, so the lease contract carries almost all of the weight....
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What is an easement by necessity in California?
Easements are a legal arrangement that gives a non-owner the right to use another person’s property. There are several different types of easements, one of which is the easement by necessity. This type of easement is needed when a parcel of land isn’t accessible...
Can a breach of contract invalidate an agreement?
Contract breaches are somewhat common. Confusion about the requirements imposed by the contract, unexpected hardships and declining relationship dynamics can all lead to intentional or accidental breaches of contract. Regardless of the nature of the breach, the...
What should landlords know about evictions?
For most landlords, having to evict a tenant is a dreaded task and often one that’s used only as a last resort. Eviction is a legal process that requires landlords to follow very specific procedures before they can remove the tenant from the property. Landlords in...
3 clauses every commercial lease should have to avoid conflict
The line between a thriving business and a costly dispute often comes down to your commercial lease. As a California business owner, your lease should support a strong working relationship with your landlord. Clear terms on responsibilities, maintenance and exit...
Breach of contract isn’t always obvious
Contracts are meant to provide clarity and security, but real life rarely unfolds exactly as planned. Even when both sides begin with good intentions, misunderstandings and missteps can quietly build into serious disputes. Many people expect a breach of contract to be...
How the California courts resolve boundary disputes
Boundary disputes can theoretically affect any type of real property. Businesses and individuals might try to access, use or even build on property that technically belongs to someone else. When property owners realize that someone else has started using their land or...
Can you use a residential property for business purposes?
As you start a business or expand an existing operation, the process may require purchasing real estate. You may also have noticed businesses operating out of what appear to be residential properties. For example, a law office may be located in an older home in a...
4 types of property misrepresentation in real estate deals
In real estate, what you see is not always what you get, especially in property misrepresentation. This can lead to serious problems for both buyers and sellers in California, such as canceling the sale or seeking damages. Knowing how misrepresentation works and what...
What a breach of contract really means
Contracts are meant to create clarity, setting expectations so that both sides can move forward with confidence. When one party suddenly stops doing what they promised, uncertainty and frustration tend to follow. Missed deadlines, incomplete work or unexplained...

