Selling a business can be a complicated process, especially when it comes to negotiations. It is important to approach the negotiation process with clear goals and a strategy to help you achieve the best possible outcome. It is helpful to know some tips to help ensure...
Mobile home living offers affordability and community, but rising lot rents can place stress on residents. Rent control laws often enter the discussion, but not every park or community falls under these rules. Knowing when rent control applies can help residents and...
Starting a business often means setting up more than just a product or service. One important step is securing an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This number is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and functions like a Social Security number for a...
Signing a contract should make business operations or transactions predictable. Unfortunately, contract violations are relatively common. Breaches of contract can cause business setbacks and financial hardships. They can damage the working relationship between the two...
Business partnerships often work well at the beginning. Both partners are excited about the business and have a general idea of what they’re trying to accomplish. They’re both driven to work hard together and put the business first. But this may not last forever. In...
California landlords often feel as if the legal deck is stacked against them regarding evicting problem tenants and those who don’t pay their rent on time. The passage of AB 2347 into law more than doubles the time defendants have to respond to landlords’ demands that...
Mobile home lot owners face many operational challenges, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is undeniably one of them. Receiving notice of an ADA lawsuit can be alarming, but understanding your rights and obligations can help you as you and...
Last year, the governor of California signed SB 1103 into law. The law expanded the regulatory compliance requirements for commercial property developers. California commercial real estate developers have long fought an uphill battle to survive the regulatory...
It’s unrealistic to think that every employee can work every shift without fail throughout their term of employment. There are many reasons why employees may need to take time off work, one of which is that they’re sick. California has some of the most progressive...
Employers have a duty to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, this obligation is not without limits. If an accommodation would cause significant difficulty or expense, an employer may claim it creates an undue hardship....
