Utah Business Law Blog
When you create a business plan, you plan for success
Virtually everyone can come up with an idea for a St. George business. But it takes drive and determination – and much more – to turn that idea into a brick-and-mortar store where you can welcome and serve customers. Experts recommend that before you rush out to find...
Diving into St. George’s zoning regulations
Most St. George residents rarely, if ever, think about city zoning ordinances. For many people, weeks, months and even years can go by without a single mention of zoning. But for business owners and sometimes homeowners who live near businesses and homeowners who find...
Part 2: St. George’s business future is ‘very bright’
Regular readers of our Utah Business Law Blog will likely recall our previous post about the Southern Utah office of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). According to Lennart Erickson, SBDC associate regional director and Jeff Mather, SBDC regional director,...
St. George’s business future is ‘very bright’
St. George gets an average of 255 sunny days per year. But the dispositions at the Southern Utah office of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) radiate positivity about St. George business prospects every day. “The future down here is very bright,” said...
Requesting a Zoning Variance Under Utah Law
Sometimes a property owner’s plans for a property may be inconsistent and nonconforming with existing zoning regulations. If a property is unique or has certain circumstances that make it difficult to develop in conformity with the zoning regulations, the property...
Understanding the Complexities of Homebuying
If you’re preparing to buy a home, you may not consider the legal implications of the transaction. Purchasing a house is far more complex than making an offer, applying for a mortgage and closing the deal. Each of these stages requires several steps that can cause...
What small business owners need to know: zoning laws
What small business owners need to know: zoning laws Each year, thousands of Americans forge their own way by starting a small business. These small business owners take on both risk and responsibility when they open their doors. Every business must meet required...
Utah Executive Order Affects Rents and Evictions
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor Gary Herbert issued an EXECUTIVE ORDER regarding the “suspension of certain statutes governing eviction proceedings.” Numerous questions have resulted from this EXECUTIVE ORDER which we would like to add some clarity to: This...
Ten traits to look for in a business partner
Starting a business is supposed to be an exciting experience; you are chasing your dreams and working your way up from the bottom to reach the ultimate status of success. But starting a business is also an extremely challenging experience. Luckily, finding a business...
5 reasons that you may be able to evict your St. George tenant
The job of a landlord is far from easy. When you rent out your property, you have to carefully vet your tenants and keep after them to pay their rent. You have to keep your property in good repair. You may even have to evict them if they don't adhere to the terms of...