Landlord damaged my commercial restaurant water heater and does not want to fix it.?

Typically the maintenance and repair responsibilities between landlord and tenant are defined by the lease you signed. However, if you can prove...

What if I stopped payment on a check for a poor paving job?

Home improvement contractors in PA are subject to the PA Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act...

I believe that as a sole member LLC your entity is disregarded by the IRS and therefore the FEIN would be in your name. I am not a tax expert, but...

Who bears responsibility for repair costs to an office space PRIOR to a new tenant moving in: landlord or tenant?

This should be negotiated in your lease. Often Landlords will agree to provide a "vanilla box", meaning the space is configured with your...

You should speak with a franchise attorney. Unfortunately, if you already signed the franchise agreement, you are likely bound by its terms. Did...

The answer lies in the lease that you signed. If you have a section that gives you "quiet enjoyment" then you may be able to give notice to your...

Which bankruptcy type is best to protect your asset?

Hello: this is not a franchise question, but rather a bankruptcy question. I will change the category so an attorney with bankruptcy experience...

Can I leave early from my commercial lease?

In NYC many leases (if properly negotiated) include a "good guy" clause. This clause specifically allows a tenant to turn in the keys to the...

What should I include in a commercial lease?

This question is way to complex to answer properly in this forum. However, some things to make sure of are the following: (!) good guy clause -...

Should I start my LLC from my place of residence or where my drivers license is issued?

The answer to your question lies in where you will be conducting the business. If you are conducting the business in Philly, then PA is the state...