Unless you have turned your construction company into an exercise in philanthropy, where you go around doing work for free, you probably need to get paid for your work. That is how you pay your employees and make a living for yourself. Unfortunately, some people out...
Year: 2020
Can you get rid of a tenant’s fake emotional support animal?
Highly-trained service animals have been part of American culture for decades. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enshrined the right of those with physical and emotional disabilities to work with animals that can help them overcome their condition....
Do you have to give notice to enter a mobile home you rent out?
In some mobile home communities, landlords rent out small lots of land where people can place their mobile homes and where the landlords provide utilities like water and electric service. Other times, the landlord will also own and rent out the mobile home on the...
You can buy the competition
Business owners often think that their aim is to be better than the competition. They want to get more customers and take over the market. And that’s fine, but it’s certainly not the only option. You can also buy out the competition. This isn’t a blanket statement,...
What should you do if your copyright has been violated?
You run a business, and you’ve worked hard to get your products known by your consumer base. You have your own brand, your marketing scheme and a specific look that you want to have associated with your business. You weren’t expecting to see a competitor using your...
Due diligence for buyers in mergers and acquisitions
“The time to buy is when there’s blood in the streets.” The quote attributed to Baron Rothschild is especially relevant now. With many companies struggling, mergers and acquisitions can strengthen your position if you are in a place to do so. Due diligence is the...
If you see these clauses in your lease, examine them carefully
Commercial tenants enjoy far less protection under the law than residential tenants because the law presumes that a commercial tenant is savvy enough to avoid a bad deal. But what if you aren’t? Everyone starts somewhere, and if you’re fairly new to the game of...
What’s the right of first refusal in a commercial lease?
As a commercial lessor, you want to pair the right tenant with the optimum property in order to ensure its success – and you, a tidy profit. A lot of commercial tenants are hedging their bets when they find a place to rent for their business, so they’ll ask for a...
Making sense of your closing paperwork when buying property
If you have successfully made an offer on a property and have a scheduled date for your closing, you might wrongfully assume that the most difficult part of the process is already behind you. However, your closing will involve legally signing a number of documents....
Can your tenants in a mobile home park refuse to pay their rent?
Operating a mobile home park can be a good source of consistent income if the units are in good condition and you have responsible tenants. However, there is often a lot of difficulties involved in maintaining manufactured homes, particularly if the tenants cause...