Commercial Real Estate Attorney in Torrance, California

Help for Commercial Real Estate Landlords  In California

Commercial real estate can be an excellent investment and a continuing source of regular and reliable income if they managed properly and you have a commercial real estate legal expert like Sherry Lear on your side. Sherry Lear can provide a variety of legal services starting with assisting during the process of buying or selling commercial or industrial property, negotating lease agreements with tenants, and dealing with tenant disputes or delinquencies.

Like any legal matter, commercial real estate disputes can be complicated and overwhelming, whether you are dealing with a breach of contract or lease, code violations, property damage, or conflicts related to property management. Just a few vacancies or a major repair bill can turn your investment upside down. The stakes are high, with significant investments of time, money, and resources at stake. Dealing with these disputes requires a deep understanding of real estate laws, contracts, regulations, and an experienced real estate attorney by your side. 

At Sherry Anne Lear Attorney at Law, we help resolve commercial real estate disputes efficiently and effectively. Since 2000, Sherry Lear has helped commercial and industrial property owners throughout Southern California, including Torrance, Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Pedro, and Redondo Beach. Sherry Lear has helped dozens of clients protect their investments and find practical solutions to their legal challenges. 

With over three decades of experience, Sherry Lear takes a hands-on approach for each client. Sherry Lear takes the time to get to know you, your property and how your business operates. She can start with offering helpful suggestions to make your business run more smoothly. Sherry Lear is able to assist you with wide range of disputes and also set up practices which will ensure your are better protected in the event that your commercial or industrial tenant is unable to fulfill their lease obliaations. Our goal is to help you approach these issues with clarity and confidence, safeguarding your interests at every step.  

Sherry Lear works directly with a number of real estate brokers who represent commcerical and industrial property owners. She has handled hundreds of unlawful detainer (eviction) matters for commercial and industrial property throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside and Kern counties and helped landlords recover their property from tenants who failed to meet their rental obligations. Sherry Lear has engaged in civil litigation and arbitrations related to commercial real estate disputes on behalf of landlords and obtained a $1,000,000 judgment for a client in Bakersfield who tenant abandoned a property shortly after signing a multi-year lease.

Commercial Real Estate Tenants  

Sherry Lear also provides services to commercial and industrial real estate tenants. With over thirty years of experience, Sherry Lear is intimately familiar with standard terms for commercial and industrial tenancies. Before you sign a long-term and complicated lease to be be a tenant at a commercial property, reach out to Sherry Anne Lear Attorney at Law for a detailed consultation to understand your rights and obligations and help you negotiate appropriate lease terms. Sherry Lear can also help commercial tenants who find that their landlord is not fullfilling their obligations, neglecting the property, issuing overcharges or allowing nuisances to occur.

Common Types of Commercial Real Estate Disputes 

Commercial real estate disputes can arise from a variety of issues, often involving significant financial stakes. As a landlord, understanding the most common types of disputes can help you protect your interests, uphold your rights, and resolve conflicts effectively. Below are some of the most frequent disputes landlords encounter in commercial real estate. 

Lease Disputes 

Lease disputes are among the most common issues in commercial real estate. These conflicts often arise when there is a disagreement with the tenant regarding the terms of a lease agreement.  

Issues such as rent payment delays, maintenance responsibilities, early lease termination, or disagreements over tenant improvements can lead to significant friction. Resolving these disputes typically requires a thorough review of the lease agreement to ensure all parties adhere to their contractual obligations. 

Purchase and Sale Agreement Disputes 

Conflicts over purchase and sale agreements occur when one party fails to meet the terms outlined in the contract during the transaction of a commercial property. Disputes may involve issues with financing, undisclosed property defects, failure to fulfill contingencies, or breaches of contract.  

Clear communication, legal counsel, and, in some cases, litigation are key tools for resolving disputes efficiently and preventing financial losses. 

Resolving Real Estate Disputes for Landlords 

Landlords often face unique challenges when resolving real estate disputes, particularly in managing tenant relationships and property compliance issues. A proactive approach to dispute resolution can help landlords protect their investments and maintain operational efficiency.  

Key strategies include establishing clear lease terms to avoid ambiguity, maintaining thorough documentation of all communications and agreements, and conducting regular inspections to verify property conditions meet outlined standards. When conflicts arise, mediation and negotiation can often lead to mutually acceptable solutions, minimizing the need for costly legal proceedings.  

Additionally, landlords should consult with attorneys to understand their rights and obligations under local real estate laws. Our legal team can help landlords address disputes promptly and effectively, while preserving landlord-tenant relationships.