Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks

SELLING A LEASED PROPERTY

August 16, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Whether you are just tired of the responsibility of being somebody’s landlord or you inherited a rental home,…

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CELL PHONE TOWER LEASE AGREEMENTS REQUIRE A UNIQUE APPROACH

August 11, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks on Saturday, August 11, 2018. It’s unsurprising that the demand for wide-ranging, reliable networks have cell phone companies scrambling for new places to build cell towers. There are…

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VARIANCES, REZONING AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CAN RESCUE A DEAL

August 9, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in land use & zoning restrictions on Thursday, August 9, 2018. What can you do when you find the perfect piece of property — except for the…

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WHAT LANDLORDS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BANKRUPT COMMERCIAL TENANTS

August 2, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate on Thursday, August 2, 2018. For most commercial landlords, a tenant’s bankruptcy hardly comes as a huge surprise. More than likely, the rent…

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DUE DILIGENCE AND MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY PURCHASES

July 27, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate acquisitions & dispositions on Friday, July 27, 2018. Buying a multifamily property can be a fantastic investment — but only if you make…

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INVESTING IN AN EARTHQUAKE ZONE MEANS MONITORING INNOVATIONS

July 19, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate on Thursday, July 19, 2018. California is trying to build up rather than out. It makes sense to make use of tall buildings…

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WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND FOR EXCLUSIVE USE PROVISIONS

July 17, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Whether a business is looking to establish a name for itself or is a well-known brand, one important contract that owners look to…

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THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE ANY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PURCHASE

July 11, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate acquisitions & dispositions on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Commercial property is one of the most solid investments you can make over time, but…

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USE THESE TIPS TO PREPARE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO ZONING

July 6, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in land use & zoning restrictions on Friday, July 6, 2018. Zoning regulations rule everything about building. Whether you’re trying to build an addition onto your home…

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WHAT CLAUSES SHOULD YOU HAVE IN YOUR COMMERCIAL LEASE?

June 29, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate on Friday, June 29, 2018. One of the most valuable clauses you can get in a commercial lease is a “go-dark” clause. However,…

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