A commercial lease creates a legal relationship between a property owner and a business tenant that is fundamentally different from a residential rental. California’s residential landlord-tenant protections, including the Tenant Protection Act’s rent caps, the implied warranty of habitability, and the mandatory entry-notice rules, do not automatically apply to commercial properties. Instead, the rights and… Read more »
Securing a physical location is a significant milestone for any growing business. Executing a commercial lease in California, however, is fundamentally different from signing a residential rental agreement. In the commercial arena, consumer protection laws have historically been limited. California law generally assumes that both parties are sophisticated business entities capable of negotiating on equal… Read more »
