Security Deposits in Real Estate TransactionsSecurity deposits in real estate transactions are often overlooked until the last minute. On larger buildings however, security deposits in real estate transactions can often be tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Here, California Attorney and Real Estate Broker Chris Adishian answers the question, “When buying a multi-unit property do the security Read More
End of LeaseWhat happens at the end of the lease? At the end of the does the tenant move out automatically? What if the tenant does not move out at the end of the lease? California Attorney and Real Estate Broker Chris Adishian answers the question, “If the lease ends, doesn’t the tenant have to move out?” Read More
Buying a Residential Rent Controlled BuildingCalifornia Attorney and Real Estate Broker Chris Adishian answers the question, “What are some of the major deal points with transactions involving residential rent control building?” at the South Bay Association of Realtors Commercial Attorney Panel on June 2, 2015. Transcript If you’re going to go into a rent control transaction and you’re not well-versed Read More
Tenant IndemnificationWhat is a tenant indemnification clause? Is a tenant indemnification clause helpful to the commercial landlord? California Attorney and Real Estate Broker Chris Adishian answers the question, “Should I have my tenant indemnify me?” at the South Bay Association of Realtors Commercial Attorney Panel on June 2, 2015. Transcript On the indemnity piece, it’s something Read More
Evictions, RevisitedThis is our latest installment regarding evictions. In this video about evictions, California Attorney and Real Estate Broker Chris Adishian answers the question, “Is there an expedited legal procedure for evictions?” at the South Bay Association of Realtors Commercial Attorney Panel on June 2, 2015. Transcript I want to call attention to the fact that Read More
Real Estate ContractsReal estate contracts come in many varieties. The California Association of Realtors provides a standard package of real estate contracts. AIR also provides a standard package of real estate contracts. Attorneys of course have their own favorite custom real estate contracts. In this video, California Attorney and Real Estate Broker Chris Adishian answers the question, Read More
EvictionsEvictions can be drama-filled, but they don’t have to be. Most often an eviction is simply the outcome when the tenant cannot afford to pay the rent. However, in some cases, the Landlord is being over-aggressive in an effort to get out of an unfavorable lease. In this video, California Attorney and Real Estate Broker Read More
Environmental issues in real estate transactionsEnvironmental issues in real estate transactions are critical, and can be a source of significant financial liability. California Attorney and Real Estate Broker Chris Adishian answers the question, “How important are environmental issues when purchasing a commercial property?” at the South Bay Association of Realtors Commercial Attorney Panel on June 2, 2015. Transcript This is Read More
Buying a Commercial PropertyCalifornia Attorney and Real Estate Broker Chris Adishian answers the question, “When buying a commercial property, who should be on my team?” at the South Bay Association of Realtors Commercial Attorney Panel on June 2, 2015. Transcript When you go into a transaction, like buying a commercial property, you want to make sure you have Read More
Landlord AccessCalifornia Attorney and Real Estate Broker Chris Adishian answers the question, “When can a residential Landlord access a Tenant occupied unit?” at the South Bay Association of Realtors event, “Commercial Attorney Panel-Hot Legal Issues for Commercial Real Estate” on March 5, 2014. Transcript What are the general rules governing a residential Landlord’s ability to access Read More