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 MoreSection 7031 was enacted as both a shield and a sword to deter unlicensed building contractors by (a) preventing them from bringing a claim for compensation Read More > ...
Read MoreThe current Shelter in Place orders in San Mateo and Santa Clara County, along with the current MLSListings guidelines and rules, have changed the way REALTORS® Read More > ...
Read MoreIt is the New Year, and with that comes resolutions, gift returns, tax returns and new laws. This is a short guide to help landlords and Read More > ...
Read MoreWith the recent outbreak of fires in Butte County and Southern California, it seemed like an appropriate time to address the best course of conduct for Read More > ...
Read MoreCalifornia is set to roll out new guidelines implementing the voter-mandated legalization of recreational marijuana use and production in January of 2018. At the same time, Read More > ...
Read MoreIt is incredibly important to stay aware of remedies that are available to you in case you are experiencing nuisance from your neighbor. Here you can Read More > ...
Read MoreA recent case confirmed our oft-repeated advice to get it in writing. In Westside Estate Agency, Inc. v. James Randall, a broker learned this rule the Read More > ...
Read MoreRecently, the Sixth District Court of Appeals overturned a state trial court order that originally invalidated a listing broker’s claim against multiple sellers of a vacant parcel Read More > ...
Read MorePrompted by the 2016 landmark ruling in the California Supreme Court Case Horiike v. Coldwell Banker, California Assembly members have introduced Assembly Bill 1059 (“AB 1059”) 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 MoreIf you’ve recently purchased a home, or are looking to buy, you know how tough the market is. The competition is intense, with there being more 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 MoreAs predicted, El Niño arrived in California and brought some much needed precipitation with it. This past winter brought the most rain California has had in Read More > ...
Read MoreBeginning in early 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) introduced a new program, NextGen, which rerouted flight paths in the South Bay and Peninsula in an 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 MoreIn June 2005, Monica Sciarratta (“Borrower”) obtained a loan in the amount of $620,000 from Washington Mutual Bank. In April 2009, Chase Bank (“Chase”), the servicer Read More > ...
Read MoreSince 2001, California has had PACE programs available throughout the state. One of the most well known is the “HERO” program, the Home Energy Retrofit Opportunity Read More > ...
Read MoreThe recent case of Taylor v. Nu Digital Marketing, Inc. discusses the issue of when it is appropriate for a seller to regain possession of a 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 MoreThe recent case of Belle Terre Ranch, Inc. v. Wilson clarified that in order to recover attorney fees in a trespass on land for “cultivation” or Read More > ...
Read MoreThe recent case of Huntington v. Miller confirmed again that a HOAs must accept partial payments and are limited in their ability to foreclose on an Read More > ...
Read MoreThe recent case of City of Pasadena v. Superior Court dealt with a situation whereby a city-owned tree fell on a private residence during a windstorm, Read More > ...
Read MoreAs the heat of the summer continues across California, and temperatures start to creep into the triple digits, having a pool around sounds like a pretty swell option. Read More > ...
Read MoreIn 2001, John Carr (“Carr”) claimed adverse possession of a vacant lot (the “Property”) in Riverside. The owner of record was a decedent’s estate in probate. Read More > ...
Read MoreSome Californians believe that California does not exhibit autumn colors. That is because most of the population lives near a coast, where Mediterranean plants dominate the terrain. However, 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 MoreOver three years, Navjot LLC obtained three loans secured by the same piece of property. The first was in 2005 from Washington Mutual. The second was Read More > ...
Read MoreIn a lengthy and well-reasoned opinion, the 9th Cir. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel concluded that where the broker was unaware of the agent’s fraud, the state court Read More > ...
Read MoreThe attorneys at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP have handled many disputes that arose between neighbors with respect to trees. In an effort to educate our network Read More > ...
Read MoreWe have previously stressed to real estate professionals, in our blog articles and in many of our speaking engagements, that dual agency is a very risky 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 MoreWhat if you find the perfect house but the owner-seller is in bankruptcy? Sometimes it can be challenging to navigate the bankruptcy system and understand who Read More > ...
Read MoreBuying a new home can be an overwhelming process. The amount of paperwork is staggering. When buying property that is part of a homeowners’ association (HOA), 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 MoreThe answer is … maybe. At one point the industry had some certainty on this issue when, in 2006, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an Read More > ...
Read MoreThe attorneys at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP put together a “Real Estate Case Update Blog Series.” We hope that the information you find here will Read More > ...
Read MoreThe recent case of Peake v. Underwood will hopefully deter frivolous claims against real estate agents. Peake purchased a home from Underwood. Long after the sale 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 MoreBrewer Offord & Pedersen LLP put together a “Realtor Liability Blog Series.” We hope you find the information in this series to be informative as it Read More > ...
Read MoreThe recent case of Hoffman v 162 North Wolfe LLC confirmed the statutory requirement that in order to prevail on a fraud claim for suppression of Read More > ...
Read MoreBuying a new home can be an overwhelming process. The amount of paperwork is staggering. When buying property that is part of a homeowners’ association (HOA), Read More > ...
Read MoreVidal Preciado was the owner of a residential property in Alviso, California where he lived with two roommates. In July 2011, the Bank of New York Read More > ...
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