If you need a zoning variance to further your business interests, then you have to know how to navigate the process. If you don’t, then you could see your variance application denied, which puts you and your business in a tough spot. As you prepare to seek a variance...
Real Estate Transactions
Avoid these mistakes in your purchase agreement
Have you been burned in a commercial real estate transaction? If so, then you might be hesitant to move forward with another deal. While that’s understandable, you can alleviate your concerns by ensuring that your legal actions, including the negotiation of and...
How can I protect my interests in a commercial real estate deal?
If you are buying or selling commercial property, you need to have a well-written purchase agreement that covers all of the essential terms of the transaction. A purchase agreement is a legal contract that specifies the rights, obligations and liabilities of both...
How long should my commercial lease be?
Renting commercial real estate in Arizona typically involves different lease terms and negotiation techniques than when you rent a residential property. There are many factors that you should consider when negotiating your commercial lease terms. The terms will depend...
Understanding zoning requirements
There are many things to consider when starting a business in Arizona, including what type of items to sell, how many people to hire and where the business will be located. Zoning requirements are helpful to understand. Zoning regulations Anyone who would like to...
Paying attention to details in real estate transactions
It is quite common for businesses in the Phoenix area to be a part of real estate transactions. Sellers might sell a property to raise capital, for example. For buyers, the business may be looking to expand its footprint, reach new areas and customers or even engage...
Mediating commercial real estate disputes
As any commercial landlord knows, litigating commercial real estate disputes can be costly, both in terms of dollars and reputation. Disputes can also lead to lost rent if an angry tenant leaves. For these and other reasons, many commercial landlords are turning to...
Common issues in commercial real estate litigation this year
Commercial real estate litigation is an always-evolving field. And, especially this year with the Federal Reserve’s insistence to keep raising interest rates, it looks to be a particularly active year for Phoenix, Arizona, commercial real estate litigation. Breaches...
What is non-conforming use?
If you have purchased a commercial property, you likely researched local zoning ordinances to ensure that you are complying with all regulations. The purpose of zoning laws is to set guidelines as to how a piece of land can be used by the owner. However, laws change...
Two important clauses to include in your purchase agreement
Dealing in commercial real estate can be a lucrative endeavor, but a chunk of your profits could be lost if you do not have the right clauses in your purchase agreement. The following is a brief overview of certain clauses you will want to have in your purchase...