In the current economic crisis, business owners are asking themselves, Should I pay the rent? We would like to highlight some considerations in making that decision, in a keep-it-simple way. Nothing is more important than the long-term relationship between a...
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Tenant requests for accommodations or modifications
As the owner of an apartment building, you have many rules and regulations to follow. You likely deal with safety codes, insurance and taxes, not to mention the delicate issues with tenants, rent and evictions. One important matter you cannot overlook is following the...
Protecting small businesses from ADA website lawsuits
Many companies in California may be deeply concerned about how they can protect themselves from a growing number of lawsuits that allege that a website or mobile app is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Supreme Court declined to review...
Misconceptions about ADA requirements for housing
Some California Apartment owners and managers may encounter erroneous ideas that the Americans With Disabilities Act does not apply in any manner to Apartment Buildings or erroneous ideas that the ADA applies to some aspects of Apartment ownership when it does not. In...
Free Federal Funds For Small Businesses Now
Free Federal Funds for Small Businesses Now The Karlin Law Firm is here to help small businesses, as well as landlords who depend on the rent from their small business tenants. We want every small business owner and their landlords to know about how to obtain the...
Keeping your outside walkways safe for those with disabilities
When you purchased the building for your business, you probably took care to ensure that your bathrooms, doorways and other parts of the building were compliant with the guidelines in the Americans with Disabilities Act. These rules provide accessibility to those who...
What if a patron brings in a service animal into your business?
California business owners understand there are various regulations they must follow regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The intent of the ADA is to protect the rights of disabled individuals who need certain accommodations while...
Tip: What To Do If You’re Injured in an Auto Accident
If you are injured in an automobile accident and the other driver is at fault, the amount of compensation you recover usually depends on the strength of the evidence that is preserved.Here are a few tips to help preserve the evidence:1) Take photos, either at the...
Orange County Business Journal speaks with Mike Karlin at Karlinlaw
The Orange County Business Journal spoke with The Law Firm's Michael regarding Chapman Law's entertainment law clinichttp://www.ocbj.com/news/2013/jan/19/chapman-law-gets-hands-entertainment-law-clinic/
$5.12 Million Dollar Estate Tax Exclusion can be doubled
New Estate Tax Law is Now Permanent. Note the $5.12 million estate exemption is per person, so for married persons there are methods to increase this exemption to be effectively over $10 million dollars. it is very important to look into setting up a trust or other...

