UBC Law Review

UBC Law Review

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Using a Deed to Transfer Real Estate

A deed is required when real property is bought, sold, or traded. The document is used to provide information about the realty from the time of its inception to the current date. A new deed must be recorded through the county recorder’s office each time the property is transferred. The type of deed used will… (read more)

Commercial Real Estate Lease Terms You Must Know

Learning basic commercial real estate lease terms will help you build your knowledge in the commercial real estate investing arena. The following terms should be understood before signing a commercial lease. Common Area Maintenance (CAM) This is a very important commercial real estate lease term to know. Most of the time when you have a… (read more)

DBA (Fictitious Business Name) Filings

Whether you’re a corporation, LLC or sole proprietor, there may be advantages to filing a “Doing Business As” or “DBA” for your business. What is a DBA? DBA stands for “doing business as” and is an official and public registration of a business name. DBAs are also known as Fictitious Names, Fictitious Business Names, Assumed… (read more)