California is an at-will state. This means that, unless your employment contracts specifically state otherwise, you can fire your employees for any legal reason whatsoever, or for no reason at all. It’s an unfortunate part of running a business that sometimes you have...
Your rights when mobile home tenants claim lack of maintenance
As the owner of a manufactured home or mobile home park, you probably provide a range of services to various tenants. You may provide them with water and sewer services, as well as infrastructure such as pools or playground equipment. In some cases, your tenants may...
What should you do if your copyright has been violated?
You run a business, and you’ve worked hard to get your products known by your consumer base. You have your own brand, your marketing scheme and a specific look that you want to have associated with your business. You weren’t expecting to see a competitor using your...
Accused of failing to maintain a property? You could face lawsuits
In a mobile home park or manufactured home community, you’re going to have times when you need to make repairs. You will need to replace playground equipment, repair walks and refresh paint jobs. You want to do your best to keep the community looking its best not only...
Protect yourself when making an offer on investment real estate
Purchasing investment real estate in the Santa Ana area could mean an investment of hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. A large mobile home park or a multi-unit residential facility could easily carry a seven-figure price tag. That means you need to be...
Do you need to seek compensation for tenant damage to a property?
Working as a landlord in California can sometimes seem like a thankless job. You have a constant stream of tasks related to maintenance and upkeep to manage while handling tenant complaints and ensuring that all mortgage payments and tax payments reach the necessary...
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...
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...
Preparation is key in curbing company litigation
Litigation may seem like it’s always around the corner when you’re dealing in the business world. But waiting for it to come to you is rarely the best option when there are steps you can take to lessen the likelihood that it ever happens. It doesn’t matter if you’ve...
