You and your business partner have weathered many storms together in the past decade or so. Your combined resources bought several mobile home parks and a chain of convenience stores, all of which are doing quite well. But lately, things have changed between the both...
One of the biggest risks landlords take when renting out a property is the potential for their tenants to cause serious damage to the unit. Landlords often don't know about the condition of their property or the behavior of a tenant until they regain possession of the...
California is an at-will state. This means that, unless your employment contracts specifically state otherwise, you can fire your employees for any legal reason whatsoever, or for no reason at all. It’s an unfortunate part of running a business that sometimes you have...
Animals can cause a lot of damage to rental units. Dogs may chew or scratch, especially if their owners leave them alone at home for a long amount of time. Cats can also scratch and may urinate on furniture or flooring, leaving behind an unpleasant ammonia smell....
There are a lot of benefits that come with owning your own company. There are a few downsides to doing so. One of these is having to collect debts when a customer fails to pay what they owe. If you have a customer with a delinquent account, you've likely already...
Starting a new business is exciting. It’s also a risk. When you work for someone else, you know that paycheck is coming. When you start a business, you typically take on debt and hope that the business can produce an income. As such, you want to ask all of the right...
There's been a significant uptick in people getting into the real estate industry as investors in recent years. Some investors have done so to fix and flip properties, whereas others have opted to build their portfolio of rental properties. California requires...
When you crafted your lease agreement, you probably included a clause that addresses your tenants’ right to sublease. Some landlords outright forbid subleases, while others allow it – often on the condition that the tenant seek the written permission of the landlord...
The threat of employee discrimination claims looms large on the horizon for all American businesses, regardless of their success. Many well-established companies enjoying fast growth feel that they are safe from discrimination claims. However, it is always wise to...
As part of the homeowners association (HOA) board, you’ve put a lot of effort into creating a community atmosphere that’s welcoming and inviting. Your community even has a lot of amenities that aren’t available everywhere -- like a pool or gym that residents can use....
