Partnerships depend on the owners being able to work together. There are times when disputes can cause issues with the business. Properly handling these can help the company to continue running smoothly. When you’re working through a partnership dispute, one of the...
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Can you tell whether a prospective tenant will cause problems?
With good marketing and a healthy dose of luck, only law-abiding, well-mannered people will apply to rent your open residential unit. Unfortunately, you might end up with a lemon of a tenant despite your background checks and other forms of due diligence. If you end...
Is it legal to flip properties or resell homes for profit?
California is home to some of the hottest and most expensive real estate markets in the entire country. The prices in California tend to be higher when compared with many other states, largely because the demand for real property is high. Recently, people who would...
What are some of the reasons to use a partnership agreement?
A partnership agreement is a legally-binding document signed by two business partners when they start their company. It’s wise to have this framework in place, but some business owners decide not to do so. They simply agree with a handshake deal, or they trust each...
A non-compete agreement may need some limits
A non-compete agreement is a way for an employer to ensure that a worker doesn’t leave their business and start directly working for the competition. The employer may also use this as a way to ensure that the employee doesn’t learn how to work in the industry and then...
When is an eviction illegal in California?
As a landlord, you must follow due process when evicting your tenant. You may have valid reasons for wanting your tenant out, but you cannot take the law into your own hands. If you evict your tenant unlawfully, you may expose yourself to legal trouble should they sue...
Avoid these 3 mistakes when buying a house
House hunting can be exciting. Unfortunately, the thrill of the chase can sometimes cloud people’s judgment, causing them to leap headfirst into deals they live to regret. On top of that, the housing market can sometimes be so pressured that people feel they need to...
How mediation can help resolve a contract dispute
Litigating a contract dispute can be an expensive and time-consuming affair. In addition, none of the parties to the dispute has much control of the situation once it is in court. Fortunately, there is a less adversarial and quicker way of resolving such a dispute -...
What protects creditors from debtors moving to avoid collections?
The people that owe your business money have an obligation through their contract with your company or have made appropriate payment arrangements for an unexpected debt. Your company deserves payment for the money it loaded or the goods or services it already...
What do landlords need to know to avoid litigation?
Many people are attracted to California real estate because it makes such a smart investment. As a landlord, though, there are certain laws you need to know and adhere to, to avoid issues. California is known for strict landlord-tenant laws, so knowing what they are...