Do I need consent from my landlord if I am licensing (NOT subleasing) my office for shared use?

YES! Don't be legalistic with the landlord tenant relationship, especially concerning sharing space under a commercial lease. Your plan goes the...

What type of lease do I use to lease out some portion of my land?

Sure, a commercial lease form would work. Make clear the lease covers unimproved land. Clearly define the space/area you are leasing to friend....

My 5 year commercial lease for my business located in Northern Calif was up yesterday and they want me to sign a new 5 yr lease

They should have given you 30 days notice as a courtesy. Your lease may cover "holdover occupancy," issues, which is your present...

Do I need to pay for mold remediation that landlord billed me?

Object in writing to their position. The damage came from a latent plumbing defect. No question that the source problem is a landlord...

My landlord used a property rental agency until last year. Should he draw up a new rental agreement for me?

Yes. Not because it is required, but because it is in the best interests of you both to have new agreement on current form. Try to get yourself...

It depends upon whether the sublease agreement was contingent upon landlord's written approval. It can be binding between you and your sub-landord,...

Can my manager of the apartment complex discuss or notify other tenants of my notice to vacate my apartment

Sure. Though it is unprofessional to do so. But it is not confidential information, unless manager agreed in writing to treat it that way.

The best way to address your concerns and relieve your fears is to focus on the present problem. Does your existing cafe produce enough revenue to...

I am applying for a 3bd/2.5ba condo. The lease maximum occupancy states 1 person. Does max. occup. mean the number of lessors?

What your landlord is doing, which is legal and legitimate, is limiting occupancy to tenants on the lease. So you do not put in roommates without...

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I purchased a house in Santa Monica last year. I am the only one on the loan, my wife and I are both on the deed.

Michael Daymude is absolutely right. I would go further, and suggest you invest in a private consultation with an attorney like Michael, who will...