Finding a desirable location is just the first step in starting or relocating your business. If a commercial landlord owns that property, you will need to sign a commercial lease agreement in order to use it. These agreements are common contracts, but the terms your agreement contains can play a role in...

Are you struggling to make sense of your commercial lease agreement? If so, the commercial lease lawyers at Merlino & Gonzalez can review the document, explain the fine print, negotiate better terms as necessary, and resolve any disputes that arise. 

Don’t let leasing issues slow down your business. Contact...

Real estate contracts occupy a special place in the legal system, as they combine property law and contract law, meaning they must comply with requirements that arise from both fields of law as a result.

If a real estate contract fails to meet all of these requirements, it...

When signing any contract, the onus is on you to understand the content and look out for your own best interests. However, sifting through legalese can be tedious and confusing. 

This is why it’s essential to consult with a lawyer before signing a commercial lease agreement. Here are three...

In the U.S. alone, lenders currently hold over 83 million mortgages worth over $12 trillion. 

Mortgages are the most common way to buy property, as they give home buyers the opportunity to acquire a home without paying the full purchase price in cash. Instead, the lender loans the...

Solar panels are an increasingly popular way to lower energy bills on properties nationwide.

For some homes, solar panels can effectively reduce the cost of energy bills to nothing. This may sound like a great deal, but it only ends up being one if the cost of installing and...

Many people enjoy their neighborhoods specifically because of the people who comprise them. Neighbors support each other and form a sense of community by sharing common interests in improving their neighborhoods.

Of course, not all neighbors always get along, however, and though some disputes are minor and easily resolved,...

Property law uses many archaic terms that are unique to the use and transfer of real estate. “Deed” is one of these terms, which simply refers to a document used to convey property ownership interests. You can think of a deed as a type of contract, although it has many formal...

Buying and selling a home can be a stressful process, especially with all of the contracts and paperwork. Within your real estate contract, you may find contingency clauses, which could affect your transaction. 

What is a contingency clause?

When something is “contingent,” it means something...

When it comes to buying and selling property, you can expect to encounter many real estate terms you may not be familiar with — “as-is” is one of those terms. It is critical to look out for these terms in your contract and understand what they could mean for you and...