Talk to anyone here in San Diego County, or across the nation for that matter, and they will tell you that property can be incredibly expensive in California. This is perhaps the biggest downside our state has to offer its residents, many of whom may struggle to...
Land Use and Litigation too often are joined together. Underground land use regulations threaten development projects throughout California. An "underground land use regulation" arises when staff for a governmental reviewing agency imposes a submittal requirement or...
Check out Ariel Bedell's most recent article, "Things to Consider When Buying and Selling Commercial Real Estate" published in the August 2015 edition of the Carlsbad Business Journal.Ariel Bedell is an experienced attorney at The Loftin Firm. For questions relating...
#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...
Congratulations to Ariel Bedell (real estate transactional) for being named San Diego County Top Attorneys for 2015 by the San Diego Daily Transcript!
Why should you, an Equestrian be aware in the purchase of a horse? You can often be too trusting. For many, the purchase of a horse involves quasi-contractual relationships and a mix of agents, trainers, sellers and other miscellaneous parties. With such a complex mix...
Real Estate Transactions and Business sales transaction generally view environmental due diligence for potential purchasers generally view environmental due diligence sufficient if a Phase I toxic environmental assessment is completed with a "clean" result or with...
Commercial Real Estate Agents and Brokers have new, stricter California Agency Disclosure requirements as of January 1, 2015. Senate Bill No. 1171 (August 2014, effective January 1, 2015) amends California Civil Code (Civ.Code) section 2079.13 affects "any commercial...
Nonprofit organizations are formed under different statutes. Participation in the political process is limited for many of these organizations. As the next national election approaches, the restrictions on political speech by nonprofit organizations is more...
Most witnesses, even seasoned experts, enter trial with a clear story and narrative in their head. However, after the lengthy questioning of direct examination, the scrutiny of opposing counsel under cross-examination, and the pressure of the witness box, many expert...