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Always get your contracts in writing
If you are ever entering a business transaction with someone else, and it requires a contract, make sure you get that contract in writing. Do not fall prey to the lure of the handshake deal or the verbal contract. You may just be creating a lot of issues for yourself...
New Court Decision Holds There Is No Attorney-Client Relationship Giving Rise to Privileged Communications Between Counsel for the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and Complaining Individuals
A recent appellate decision in Wood v. Superior Court (Jamacha), made clear that those who file complaints with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) do not have an attorney-client relationship with counsel for DFEH and thus communications...
Tips for successful ownership of a California mobile home park
Purchasing a mobile home park in the Southern California real estate market can turn into a great investment. But as with all businesses, it needs to be properly run to draw tenants and be a success. That’s especially true in California, where mobile home parks are...
How non-compete clauses can benefit owners and tenants
When looking for commercial property to lease in Southern California, business owners want to know who their neighbors are. An entrepreneur planning to open a pizza-by-the-slice shop could be drawn to a plaza that has a play gym for kids or is located next to a high...
Make your community feel like home for people with disabilities
At your facility, you are eager to welcome people of all kinds to your community. One thing you’re particularly interested in doing is setting up your company to work well for people with disabilities, because far too mobile home and manufactured home communities...
Stay in compliance with the Fair Housing Act
As the owner of a large mobile home community, you need to know about the Fair Housing Act and remain in compliance with it. If you violate this act, you could face litigation and issues within the community you’ve worked so hard to build. The Fair Housing Act is an...
The pros and cons of a sole proprietorship: What to know
A person who starts a business has to make a decision about what type of business structure they’re going to use. The possibilities depend on a variety of factors. A sole proprietorship is one of these; however, this option comes with some very serious risks that must...
Why file a Preliminary 20-Day Notice for all construction jobs?
As a contractor, subcontractor or even the company that provides the materials for construction projects, you rely quite a bit on word-of-mouth and recommendation from your clients in order to build your business and secure a constant stream of projects. It is normal...
Complying with the Fair Housing Act while vetting mobile home residents
To a certain extent, mobile home communities need to scrutinize new residents to ensure the safety of their current residents. Owners also have to balance the ability to make a profit with the need to take reasonable steps to vet new members of the community. However,...
Consider these points when selling a business
You’ve worked hard to build up your business, but you’ve come to realize that it is time to move on to other ventures. You have to determine what you are going to do with the company. For many people, the most reasonable option is to sell it. Not only does this enable...
