Category Archives: Commercial Leasing

Schorr Law Wins Fraudulent Transfer Case!

Yesterday, we got notice of the Los Angeles County Superior Court that we had prevailed in a fraudulent transfer action against the transferee (recipient) of fraudulently transferred property.  This is another important win for our client. As background, after obtaining … Continue reading

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Drafting a Commercial Lease in California: 5 Important Tips for Landlords

1.  If you are dealing with a company, get a personal guarantee in addition to the commercial lease. 2.  Consider an attorneys’ fee provision.  If you think you are more likely to sue then be sued, an attorneys’ fee provision … Continue reading

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Zachary Schorr Quoted in Fox Business Article on 7 Things You Need to Know Before Renting Your Home

Today, Zachary Schorr of Schorr Law, A Professional Corporation was quoted on foxbusiness.com, a national website.  The article, “Renting Your Home? 7 Things You Need to Know“ provides tips for people considering renting out their home or a spare room.  In … Continue reading

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“Resolving Landlord Disputes” – Schorr Quoted in Medical Office Today Article

Zachary D. Schorr of Schorr Law was recently quoted on Medical Office Today in an article entitled “Resolving Landlord Disputes“.  The article focuses on ways to resolve commercial leasing disputes between commercial landlords and commercial tenants.  In the article,  Schorr … Continue reading

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Schorr Law’s Mina Kim Quoted in Article “Working with Your Landlord To Reduce CAM Charges”

Schorr Law’s C. Mina Kim was recently quoted in an article appearing on www.medicalofficetoday.com entitled “Working with Your Landlord to Reduce CAM Charges“.  The article focuses on ways that commercial tenants can work with their landlord to reduce their common … Continue reading

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3 Important Things for a Tenant to Consider When Sued For Breach of a California Commercial Lease

Commercial leasing disputes are very common in today’s market where many businesses are struggling.  Here are a few steps to consider as a tenant or former tenant who faces a landlord seeking to collect rent for the balance of an … Continue reading

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Dealing with Incompatible Commercial Real Estate Tenants

Zachary D. Schorr was recently quoted in Medical Office Today for an article “Dealing with Tenants in a Retail Center: Rights and recourse when faced with an incompatible tenant.” The article focuses on options tenants have in dealing with incompatible neighboring tenants.   … Continue reading

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Fiduciary Duties Between Franchisor and Franchisee

I recently had an article published in the American Bar Association Business Torts Journal Fiduciary Duty Issue.  The article, “Fading Fiduciary Duties Between Franchisors and Franchisees“ deals with limited circumstances in which court recognize a fiduciary duty between a franchisee and … Continue reading

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California Business Owners Without Long Term Leases Can Get Compensation for Goodwill in Eminent Domain Proceedings

The California Court of Appeals, 2nd District, recently ruled in Los Angeles Unified School District v. Pulgarin, that a written lease agreement is not necessary to grant a business owner compensation for goodwill for an eminent domain taking under California Code of … Continue reading

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Liquidated Damages Provision in Commercial Lease Determined Valid

On May 21, 2009, the California Court of Appeals for the 4th District upheld a liquidated damages provision in a commercial lease.  In El Centro Mall, LLC v. Payless ShoeSource, Inc, defendant Payless Shoe Source, Inc. ceased operations at a … Continue reading

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