When you can't use the property the way that you would like for your business, it may be because it is in the wrong zone. A simple example is if the area is zoned for residential use and you are trying to create a commercial business. It can be much more complex than...
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Facing business litigation? Here are some things to consider
You are about to close the office for the year, and you receive some bad news. Someone is threatening to sue your company. With the Christmas party just hours away, and a bunch of shopping still to do for the holiday, this is not what you need to hear. Rather than...
Can homeowners sue your company over property values?
Your business is successful, and you employ numerous people from the nearby community. Although you think of your business as a net benefit to the local community, not everyone nearby may share the same opinion. There are likely a handful of neighborhoods in close...
4 steps involved in a commercial real estate closing
Commercial real estate can be complex, which is why it’s important to be represented well during the purchasing process and throughout closing. With a commercial real estate attorney, you will be able to handle any real estate transaction and manage the closing, even...
What does New York’s new “green amendment” mean for businesses?
The idea of a “green amendment” to the New York State Constitution has been kicking around the state legislature for nearly five years. It was finally put on the ballot as Proposition 2, and voters overwhelmingly approved it in the Nov. 2 election. New York isn’t the...
Improvements and alterations clauses: What to discuss
Even when you finally locate the perfect location for your business, the rental space itself may leave a lot to be desired. It’s rare for a commercial property to have exactly the features you need -- whether that involves practical issues, like a bigger delivery...
Do you need a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit?
The New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) program aims to protect the public interest, preserve community health and protect the state’s wildlife and the environment as a whole -- while still supporting industrial development. In simple terms,...
Who pays for maintenance when you sign a commercial lease?
When you sign a commercial lease, you lock yourself into a commitment to use a space for your business, often for several years. You will have to pay rent, maintain insurance coverage and meet other obligations from the lease, which may include both performing some...
Understanding the importance of a letter of intent
If you plan to purchase a commercial property, one of the first formalities necessary is a letter of intent (LOI). This is typically no more than a few pages, although it can be longer depending upon the complexity of the potential transaction and/or property. (Note...
Are solar arrays or wind farms more effective?
It’s become clear that the country is eventually going to need to move beyond a reliance on fossil fuels. People disagree on when this will happen and why it should, but we do know that these fuels are finite resources. They will run out. Two potential options to...