Consider this scenario: your retail tenant is still paying rent but they’re not actually operating the business. The storefront sits..
Author: Kim Sandher
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…
5 Contract Clauses That Cost Seattle Businesses Thousands (And How to Fix Them)
Consider the following: fuzzy scope language that lets clients demand more without paying more, missing dispute resolution mechanisms that force..
Your LLC’s Operating Agreement Hasn’t Been Updated in 3 Years. That’s a Problem.
When a business partner leaves, when you bring on investors, when someone dies, these moments reveal whether your LLC operating..
Construction Contract Disputes in Washington: When to Negotiate, Mediate, or Litigate
Consider the following hypothetical: your general contractor claims the concrete work cost $30,000 more than estimated and demands payment, but..
Mechanic’s Liens in Washington State: A Property Owner’s Guide to Protecting Your Project
A hypothetical: you’ve hired a general contractor for your commercial building renovation and paid them in full. Three months later,..
