Over the past decade, municipalities up and down the California coast have passed ordinances which limit short-term vacation rentals to properties located within the coastal zone. The City of Carlsbad passed, approved, and adopted Ordinance No. CS-272 on May 5, 2015,...
Commercials about California tourism may focus on how celebrities live their lives and have fun across the state, but arguably the real draw is the state's natural beauty; especially along the coastline. The Pacific Coast Highway is world renowned for its unspoiled...
Despite numerous attempts to revive redevelopment in California, Gov. Jerry Brown has remained steadfast until quite recently. On September 22, 2015, Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill 2 into law. AB 2 permits local governments to form new public bodies called...
#1 - Deal with Problem Tenants Early OnFor many landlords, the prospect of having their real estate go vacant for an extended period of time is much more worrisome than a tenant who pays late or is unable to pay their full rent. However, this lackadaisical approach...
Whether you're contemplating the purchase or sale of a commercial real estate property, there are many different issues that you should consider before you open or close escrow. In an ideal situation, you will retain a real estate attorney from the outset of the...
This is a very common question for owners of rental properties. Of course, like most things in life, there are advantages and disadvantages to consider when deciding whether to form a limited liability company (LLC) to hold your rental property. While I cannot...
The Los Angeles City Council recently changed the game for future real estate development in the city. Like most cities in California, the entitlement approval process in Los Angeles (the "City") required real estate developers to indemnify the City against any...
The terms Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and Right of First Offer (ROFO) are often thrown around in real estate and corporate negotiations. Whether you are negotiating rights relating to stock/membership options, commercial lease expansions, or property purchases, the...
On August 15, 2014, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1171 (Hueso, D-San Diego) into law. SB 1171 will become effective January 1, 2015. Under SB 1171, commercial real estate agents and brokers will need to disclose any proposed dual agency role to the potential...
Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home or any other type of property, you may want to consider consulting a local real estate attorney. Often times, buyers and sellers are already working with a real estate broker and mortgage lender and do not believe that an...