Category Archives: commercial real estate.

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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Unlicensed Building Contractors Not Entitled To Payment or Offset for Material and Services for Unlicensed Work

In a recent ruling relevant to construction law in California, the Court of Appeals, in White v.  Cridlebaught, held that under California Business and Professions Code section 7031(d) the person or company who hires an unlicensed contractor to perform contracting … 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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Commercial Real Estate Leasing Disputes

I just got word today, that my seminar on how to prepare for commercial real estate leasing disputes is now available for purchase.  Visit researchandmarkets.com for more information. The seminar is available for viewing on your computer or ipod.   We … Continue reading

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Use of Parking Spaces in Common Areas for Commercial Lease Tenant

The California Court of Appeals (3rd District) recently issued an opinion in Muzzi v. Bel Air Mart  finding that Bel Air Mart, an anchor tenant on a commercial lease with Muzzi was not permitted to use common area parking spaces … Continue reading

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Preparing For Commercial Real Estate Leasing Disputes – ReedLogic

I am happy to announce that we are in production with ReedLogic (http://www.reedlogic.com/) for a legal seminar on Preparing for Commercial Real Estate Leasing Disputes. We recorded the audio presentation earlier this week and are getting ready to publish the accompanying material. … Continue reading

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Can a Subleasee Sue the Landlord?

The issue of whether a commercial lease subleasee can sue the landlord under the terms of the master lease has arisen in recent litigation and is becoming increasingly important.  In California, there is legal authority that suggests a subtenant can … Continue reading

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Schorr Law Obtains $1.5 Million Jury Verdict!

 Schorr Law, completed a trial in October in Santa Monica,  which resulting in a $1.5 million jury verdict for its client.  The verdict came at the end of an approximately three week jury trial.   The jury also made a finding … Continue reading

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