When a business is owned by more than one person, there can come a time when someone wants to leave. Even in the most amicable circumstances, this is a new deal with each owner on a side. A while ago, a client of mine bought his partner out of the business. Because neither side thought […]

The option to extend a lease term or assign a lease are key provisions for most commercial tenants – especially those who invest large sums to build out their premises. For instance, in San Francisco, upscale restaurants are known to spend millions on build-outs, not to mention the amount of energy and time dealing with planning […]