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Queenie Wang
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Can my DBA be the Lessor (Landlord) in a Commercial Lease?

Queenie Wang
  • Investor
  • California
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community Members!

I am hoping that someone can help shed some light into my situation...

Here are the facts. I am the owner of a commercial property. The title to the deed is under my legal name. I have always exercised the leases under my legal name, Queenie Wang, as the Lessor/Landlord. I also manage these properties myself.

I am looking into creating a dba to manage this property. Let's call it, "Sunshine Properties". I want the rental checks and deposits to go into my business checking account "dba Sunshine Properties" instead of into my personal checking account. I want utility bills and insurance to be under "dba Sunshine Properties" also. 

Can I execute the lease with the dba, "Sunshine Properties", as the Lessor/Landlord in the lease agreement without it compromising the validity of the lease or causing any problems down the line? 

Since the dba is not a separate entity, would I still need to put my name on the lease for it to be valid? 

Any insight  based on your personal or professional experience would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! 

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