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....
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) can be a thorny issue for a lot of companies. Many aren’t sure exactly what they need to do to avoid running afoul of the law once an employee comes to them about a...
On March 19, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill 95 (“SB 95”) which entitles most California employees to a new bank of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave. The law will go into effect on March 29, 2021 and will not expire until September 30,...
Establishing a Homeowners Association, or HOA for short, can be a good way to effectively manage a community of properties. Homeowners Associations handle issues such as: Offering services not provided by a local government Hiring security or managing safety and...
There are a lot of matters that can come up between tenants and landlords. Finding productive ways to try to work through the disputes is imperative for mobile home park managers and landlords. Since many would like to avoid having to go through the litigation...
A successful business requires a vigilant watch for trouble on the horizon. Watching potential problems can help business owners avoid lawsuits that could damage their reputation, hurt their future business, and cost thousands or more in settlements and litigation...
