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Most developers are aware of, and wary of, inclusionary zoning policies. Though jurisdictions implement IZ policies to create more affordable housing in low-poverty areas, said policies can hurt developers. In many cases, they deter developers. To incentivize...
From commercial leases and real estate transactions to the exchange of products and services, business contracts are essential at every level of American commerce. In the U.S., the Uniform Commercial Code ensures that businesses can trust equitable enforcement of...
Even though you own a commercial building in California, you still deal with many of the same issues as residential property owners. For instance, you may encounter occasional disputes with your tenants. AllBusiness offers suggestions for navigating...
The United States and other countries are slowly turning the dial back to normalcy. Restaurants and bars are expanding capacity. Children are returning to schools. Companies are re-opening for workers. Some, anyway. Still, the pandemic has forever changed how and...
Common area maintenance reconciliation describes the process of calculating the costs of CAM in an office building or other commercial property. Generally, the landlord or property management company divides these charges among the tenants. Review these best practices...
If you are the owner of a property, you can do almost anything you want with it, although the law does impose some restrictions. If you are not the owner, you generally do not have the right to do anything with the property. However, the law does allow for an...
When you own a significant portion of land in California you may receive inquiries from people regarding easements. Agreeing to an easement means you agree to allow others to use your property even though you maintain the owner's rights. Understanding the different...
When real estate investors or agents in California get into the market, they are usually focused solely on residential properties. With time and experience, they may want to move onto something a little more profitable such as commercial real estate. However, because...
A commercial landlord has to fulfill several important obligations to tenants. A lease agreement should clearly spell out each party’s responsibilities and identify each party’s remedy in the event that there is any type of noncompliance with the agreement's terms. ...
Many people in California may be interested in exploring the potential of commercial real estate as an investment venture. Commercial property offers different opportunities than residential real estate. Contracts tend to be bigger and longer, and the profits can be...