Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks

FIVE COMMON MISTAKES IN COMMERCIAL LEASING

January 9, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in blog on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. When signing a lease for a commercial property, it’s important to be as prepared as possible. You’re making a significant…

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU AGREE TO LEASE TO A WIND FARM

January 5, 2018

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in land use & zoning restrictions on Friday, January 5, 2018. Wind farming offers a clean, renewable source of alternative energy. It also offers farmers and other…

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UNDERSTANDING THE CAM FEE IN YOUR COMMERCIAL LEASE

December 29, 2017

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in blog on Friday, December 29, 2017. Before signing a commercial lease, understand that you may be paying for more than just the square footage your facility…

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CALIFORNIA TENANTS WIN CLASS-ACTION STATUS OVER LATE FEES

December 28, 2017

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Equity Residential is the name of the company that controls numerous rental properties throughout California. Nationally, it’s the…

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HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY

December 22, 2017

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate acquisitions & dispositions on Friday, December 22, 2017. If you’re thinking about buying property that comes with a homeowners’ association (HOA), there are…

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SHOULD YOU LEASE TO A CANNABIS BUSINESS?

December 15, 2017

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate on Friday, December 15, 2017. Are you thinking about leasing some property to a business that deals in cannabis? If so, there are…

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5 COMMON ZONING ORDINANCES EXPLAINED

December 12, 2017

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in blog on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Zoning is a means of dividing up land into separate areas for specific purposes or development types in a way…

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CELL TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT ISSUES

December 5, 2017

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. If you agree to rent your land out to be used by a cell tower company, you’re signing…

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IS YOUR GYM SOCIAL-MEDIA READY?

November 8, 2017

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. When your customers are ready to “get swole” (work on fitness) they’re going to want access to social…

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NEGOTIATING A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASE: WHAT TO KNOW

November 1, 2017

On behalf of Michael Brooks of Law Offices of Michael A. Brooks posted in commercial real estate on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Commercial leases do not usually follow a standard arrangement. Rather, the terms of commercial leases can vary widely…

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