Consider this hypothetical: a Seattle entrepreneur signs a five-year lease for a flex industrial space in SoDo. The lease was..
Author: Kim Sandher
What your property manager legally cannot do for you in Washington (and when you actually need an attorney)
Most commercial property owners assume their property manager can handle whatever comes up. The manager collects the rent, handles the..
Seattle’s Proposition 2 raised the B&O tax. Here’s what commercial landlords and their tenants should understand.
Here’s what changed on January 1, 2026: Seattle’s business and occupation tax rates went up, the exemption threshold shifted, and..
Seattle is rezoning 30 neighborhood centers. If you own commercial retail nearby, here’s what changes.
Seattle is creating 30 new neighborhood centers as part of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan. If you own commercial retail..
Seattle Landlords: 5 Lease Provisions That Cost You Money When Tenants Go Dark (And How to Draft Them Right)
Consider this scenario: your retail tenant is still paying rent but they’re not actually operating the business. The storefront sits..
Do I need a lawyer if I already have a business broker helping me buy a business in Washington?
Yes, you should at least consider one. A business broker and a buyer’s attorney serve different functions. The broker facilitates..
What liabilities can transfer to a buyer in a Washington business purchase?
In an asset purchase, only the liabilities the buyer specifically agrees to assume should transfer. However, Washington law includes successor..
What should a buyer know before purchasing a business in Seattle, Washington?
Buying a business in Washington requires more than reviewing financial statements. A buyer needs independent due diligence covering the company’s..
Why vague lease language costs landlords more than it costs tenants
Consider this hypothetical: you own a small commercial building in King County. You have a reliable tenant, a five-year lease,..
Your Seattle Tenant Stopped Paying Rent. Here’s What Most Landlords Get Wrong About Commercial Evictions
Consider this hypothetical: your tenant missed last month’s rent. Then this month’s. They’re avoiding your calls and want them out…
