When that time comes, dissolving a California religious corporation adds another layer of responsibility, requiring a careful legal process to protect the congregation, safeguard charitable assets, and prevent liability or tax complications for the board.
California’s Commercial Tenant Protection Act significantly alters how churches and nonprofits must navigate short‑term or month‑to‑month occupancy arrangements. While these agreements once offered simple flexibility, the new law imposes strict notice requirements that can’t be overlooked.
With Bushore Church Real Estate, you receive a full and experienced, in-house representation for all of your legal, corporate, and real property needs. Bushore Church Real Estate specializes in nearly all matters concerning Church Real Estate, including religious, nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. We are a father and son California Real Estate team, having offices in both […]
A 501(c)(2) organization refers to a type of tax-exempt entity under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) as a title-holding corporation or trust that is organized for the exclusive purpose of holding title to property
How to sell church property requires careful planning. Assuming your congregation is incorporated and has decided that it’s time to sell your property, several steps need to be taken to make sure that endeavor is handled responsibly. This involved acting in the best interest of the congregation/corporation, the governing documents, and the applicable state laws. Learn more about nonprofit incorporation requirements from the California Secretary of State. Ownership dictates how to sell Church Property:Not all churches own their property, which is an important factor when you sell church property. Your […]
Serving as an officer, director, trustee, elder, or pastor of a church comes with certain conflicts of interest. The most important of which is acting in good faith in the best interest of the church. In short, when servicing is such a position on the church council/board, one must not act in their interest at the expense of the church by usurping a corporate opportunity, having an interest in a particular transaction, or competing with the corporation to advance one’s personal interest. Conflicts of interest often arise when entering into […]
Not every church incorporates. Learn how unincorporated associations work in California, including liability risks, tax-exempt eligibility, and when forming a corporation makes more sense.
