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Letter to the editor: May a commercial landlord’s broker refuse to pay a fee to the tenant’s broker upon renegotiation of the lease?

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 15, 2022 | Letters to the Editor, Property Management, Real Estate, Your Practice | 2

Under what circumstances is a landlord required to pay another broker fee?

California’s commercial property shortage is making investors desperate

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 5, 2022 | Commercial, Economics, Real Estate | 0

Desperation has increasingly pushed investors to accept unfavorable terms and lower cap rates in 2022.

Does a local ordinance for commercial property zoning which prohibits short-term occupancies apply to residential properties when rented for a short term?

by Kinnedy Kriso | Apr 11, 2022 | Property Management, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0

Protect Our Neighborhoods v. City of Palm Springs

2022 commercial market to be led by industrial and conversions

by Carrie B. Reyes | Feb 7, 2022 | Commercial, Real Estate | 0

While office and retail both experienced increased vacancies in 2021, industrial vacancies have hit historic lows.

POLL: What primary effect has the COVID-19 pandemic response had on commercial property?

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 23, 2021 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

What primary effect has the COVID-19 pandemic response had on commercial property? Increased...

Form-of-the-Week: Residential Earthquake Hazards Report and Commercial Property Earthquake Disclosure Report – Forms 315 and 315-1

by Amy Perry | Jun 28, 2021 | Forms, Real Estate | 0

RPI Forms 315 and 315-1 inform buyers of potential seismic hazards that may come with a parcel of property.

Still high, commercial mortgage delinquency rates decline in Q1 2021

by Amy Perry | Mar 29, 2021 | Economics, Mortgages, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

Commercial industries continue to experience mixed impacts from the ongoing recession in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021.

Form of the week: Exclusive Authorization to Locate Space, and Tenant Lease Worksheet — Forms 111 and 555

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 30, 2020 | Forms, Real Estate | 0

An employment agreement signed by a tenant ensures a broker is entitled to a fee.

Is a commercial landlord liable for a breach of lease when they no longer have any interest in the property?

by Benjamin J. Smith | Nov 11, 2019 | Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0

Gietzen v. Covenant RE Management, Inc. Facts: A commercial tenant leases space in a multi-unit...

How to Evaluate the Location of a New Commercial Property

by Guest Author Holly Welles | May 6, 2019 | Commercial, Investment | 1

Here are five factors investors need to consider when evaluating commercial property space.

The green wave is growing in California’s commercial markets

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 26, 2019 | Commercial, Investment | 0

Buyers and tenants of commercial property are increasingly aware of energy costs.

FARM: Your commercial property needs a fresh strategy

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 19, 2019 | FARM Letters, Marketing Flyers, Real Estate | 1

To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM...

Clarification coming on live/work unit regulations

by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 10, 2018 | Commercial, Investment, New Laws | 0

A recently passed bill orders California to clarify building codes for live/work units.

Change the law: close Prop 13’s corporate loophole

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 20, 2018 | Change The Law, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Tax | 6

Our proposal to amend Prop 13’s reassessment loophole.

Is a lender who forecloses on a leasehold estate required to honor the lease agreement as the tenant’s successor-in-interest?

by Benjamin J. Smith | Jan 3, 2018 | Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0

BRE DDR BR Whittwood CA LLC v. Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Facts: A landlord and...

Commercial property defined for accessibility inspection disclosure

by Benjamin J. Smith | Oct 31, 2017 | New Laws, Real Estate | 0

A clarification regarding how commercial property is defined.

Agency Law Disclosure For Leases Greater Than One Year —Form 305-1 and 550-2

by Connor P. Wallmark | Jun 30, 2017 | Forms, Real Estate | 1

The Agency Law Disclosure is a restatement of conduct as voiced by codes and case law. To cover the distinctions in nomenclature between sales and leasing transactions, RPI publishes two different versions of the agency disclosure form to enhance comprehension.