When you feel pressure to close a deal, it may seem easier to accept a contract as written. However, skipping negotiations can expose your business to risks that may not be obvious at first. In Louisiana, where contract terms often shape long term business...
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial lease terms explained: A guide for first-time tenants
Many new business owners and executives elect to rent space for business operations instead of purchasing commercial property. Commercial leases minimize upfront investment and enhance the flexibility of the arrangements for the company. People may approach the...
3 terms up for negotiation when signing a commercial lease
Signing a commercial lease is a major commitment. It may be one of the biggest expenses that your business has, at least until you start adding employees to your team. The terms of your lease will have a major impact on your business operations and even your profit...
How can attorney help with a commercial real estate transaction?
If your business has grown in the last year, you might be thinking of buying a commercial real estate property, so you have further room to expand and have a better office location for your operations. Or maybe, you are a residential real estate investor and now are...
Understanding easements
If you have ever seen utility company employees come onto your property to check on water pipes or electrical devices, it is likely that they have obtained an easement. Easements essentially allow people in Louisiana and across the nation to step onto private...
Negotiating a commercial lease for your business
As an entrepreneur, you juggle many tasks from nurturing a business idea and creating a business plan to seeking investors and hiring employees. And, of course, you have not neglected finding the right brick-and-mortar space. You search, find some potential locations...
