Accessory dwellings can both benefit homeowners and provide much-needed moderately-priced housing, but they raise concerns about overcrowding. Montgomery County, Maryland has attempted to address these competing concerns in a new accessory dwelling unit ordinance.
Read MoreA letter of intent can help a landlord and tenant make sure they agree to fundamental lease terms before taking the time and incurring the expense of preparing and negotiating a lease.
Read MoreThe implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing exists, at least to some extent, in every state's law. Yet, parties often do not consider the implied covenant's impact when negotiating and performing contracts.
Read MoreA recent SEC report reveals that Rule 506(b) remains the overwhelming choice for capital raises among small businesses.
Read MoreIt may not create a huge additional risk to use an abbreviated date. Yet, it also doesn’t hurt to use the full year when signing a document.
Read MoreThe SEC recently proposed a rule change which would expand and modernize the definition of accredited investor.
Read MoreTenants should negotiate common area maintenance provisions in their leases to assure that they aren’t paying more than their fair share.
Read MoreAt year-end, businesses and real estate investors should inventory their special purpose entities and decide whether they continue to be necessary.
Read MoreProspective tenants should know the differences between commercial lease types so they can understand the total lease cost and the risks they are assuming.
Read MoreAlthough a crisis response plan can't prevent crises, it can provided a pathway for business leaders to respond quickly and appropriate when a crisis occurs.
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