New Palo Alto Ordinance Tightens Tenant Protections
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 > ...
Read MoreAs 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 > ...
Read MoreAll 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 > ...
Read MoreIt 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 > ...
Read MoreWhile 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 > ...
Read MoreAt 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 > ...
Read MoreIn 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 > ...
Read MoreHalf 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 > ...
Read MoreHaving 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 > ...
Read MoreIt 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 > ...
Read MoreSummer 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 > ...
Read MoreFew 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 > ...
Read MoreThe 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 > ...
Read MoreThis 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 > ...
Read MoreA 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 > ...
Read MoreCommercial 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 > ...
Read MoreSofia 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 > ...
Read MoreThe 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 > ...
Read MoreMargaret 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 > ...
Read MoreAirBNB (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 > ...
Read MoreJuan 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 > ...
Read MoreMonira 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 > ...
Read MoreBrewer 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 > ...
Read MoreShort 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 > ...
Read MoreIn 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 > ...
Read MoreLakeesha 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 > ...
Read MoreCeceilia 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 > ...
Read MoreJoseph 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 > ...
Read MoreFor 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 > ...
Read MoreThe 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 > ...
Read MoreAs 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 > ...
Read MoreIn 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 > ...
Read MoreIn 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 > ...
Read MoreAnother 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 > ...
Read MoreUnderstanding 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 > ...
Read MoreNormally 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 > ...
Read MoreThere 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 > ...
Read MoreCommercial 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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