As is well known now since the passing of the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, as well as subsequent bills resulting from the effects of COVID-19, Read More > ...
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All throughout Northern California this winter, we have seen historic rainfall from Lake Tahoe to the low-lying coastal town of Santa Cruz south of the Bay Read More > ...
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It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the rental market. By far the biggest impact was related to the timely Read More > ...
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While most landlords and tenants enjoy a peaceful and cordial relationship, there are times wherein disputes arise. This causes stress on both sides, as well as Read More > ...
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At the end of each residential tenancy in California, landlords are required to perform a checklist of tasks to comply with the law. These tasks can Read More > ...
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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. NS-9.287, Read More > ...
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Half of all California renters, more than 3 million homes, spend more than a third of their income on rent. This means that half of all Read More > ...
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Having an emotional support animal is a popular new method for therapy and well-being. They provide comfort and support to individuals suffering or in crisis, but Read More > ...
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It is after Labor Day weekend and that means school supplies, summer vacation credit card bills, and preparing for the holidays. With all these added costs, Read More > ...
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Summer is a time where most things slow down. School is out, vacations are plentiful, and the days are longer. What does not slow down is Read More > ...
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Few topics have drawn more heated discussions throughout the Silicon Valley real estate industry than the ever-changing and increasing rent control efforts happening all across the Read More > ...
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The rental market in San Jose, currently the most expensive in America according to the 13th annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey of 2017, has experienced Read More > ...
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This November, Californians will vote on Proposition 64, the “Adult Use of Marijuana Act” which will effectively legalize the recreational use of marijuana to people over Read More > ...
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A landlord’s duty to maintain a habitable unit can morph as the winter months approach here in California. What makes a unit habitable in the summer Read More > ...
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Commercial subleases can be good bargain options for tenants, but there are certain risks involved. This article is intended to assist tenants in identifying these risks Read More > ...
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Sofia Borsuk (“Borsuk”) was a tenant at LA Hillcreste Apartments in Los Angeles. In March, 2015, LA Hillcreste served Borsuk with a 3-day notice to pay Read More > ...
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The Bay Area is known worldwide for a multitude of things, including being the hub of technological advancements, cultural diversity, and championship sports teams. One of Read More > ...
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Margaret Foster (“Foster”) lived in the same apartment in San Francisco for more than 40 years. In 2011, her building was bought by W.J. Britton & Read More > ...
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AirBNB (and similar rental sites) have been omnipresent in the news for the last few years. Controversy has arisen in many cities as regulations and restrictions Read More > ...
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Juan Juarez (“Tenant”) lived in a rent-controlled apartment complex owned by Boston LLC (“Landlord”) for more than 15 years. Although his lease required him to obtain Read More > ...
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Monira Ulkarim, a tenant in a shopping mall, had a year-long lease with her landlord, Westfield. In the middle of the tenancy, the landlord served Ulkarim Read More > ...
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Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP put together an “Investment Property Blog Series.” We hope you find the information in this series to be informative as it Read More > ...
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Short term rentals are becoming big business, and California and the Bay Area are no exception. Companies such as Airbnb and VRBO have grown to become Read More > ...
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In April of 2008, Jeffrey Needelman (“Tenant”) entered into a lease agreement with DeWolf Realty Co., Inc. (“Landlord”) for an apartment in San Francisco. After the Read More > ...
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Lakeesha Lyles (“Lyles”) was a tenant living in a rent controlled apartment in Los Angeles since 2003. Her landlord, Denise Sengadeo-Patel (“Patel”), failed to send her Read More > ...
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Ceceilia Drumea (“Drumea”) was the resident property manager at an apartment building in Los Angeles for 18 years. Prior to serving as the property manager, she Read More > ...
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Joseph Erlach rented a bedroom and bathroom in a house located in Monterey. He entered into an agreement with the original owner, Mary Schwann, to rent Read More > ...
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For many people, their first experience with becoming a landlord is a bit of an accident. They buy a new house and decide to lease out Read More > ...
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The attorneys at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP put together a Commercial Leases Blog Series. Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, we hope that Read More > ...
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As of July 1, 2013, a new lease disclosure requirement added one more responsibility for owners and lessors of commercial property. Civil Code Section 1938, part Read More > ...
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In a case of first impression California, the Court held that the creditor can attach to the proceeds of the sale of property even if the Read More > ...
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In a recent Second Appellate District ruling, the court made it more difficult for tenants to sue landlords in class action lawsuits. In. Hendleman v. Los Read More > ...
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Another year, another set of new or revised laws. There are 100s of new or revised laws this year for California, several of which impact the Read More > ...
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Understanding Square Footage and How it Affects Your Lease Previously, my colleagues wrote blogs regarding commercial leasing considerations for tenants and commercial evictions, but today I Read More > ...
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Normally a tenant would not learn that his or her unit was in foreclosure until very late in the foreclosure process, when the notice of trustee’s Read More > ...
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There is a fundamental premise in California law that a co-owner of real property has the right to sever the co-ownership at any time by forcing Read More > ...
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Commercial leases generally have many more complexities than the average residential lease, and are oftentimes involve and require significant negotiation. This article will look at a Read More > ...
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