When homeowners and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) find themselves on opposite sides in a dispute, the tension and left-over bad blood can linger for years. Homeownership is not a short-term relationship. If you approach these disputes in the right way, both parties...
Green initiatives are a central issue to all Californian companies, as the Golden State is a leader in legislative action to address climate change. Make no mistake, a shift to sustainability is an opportunity for savvy real estate investors to position themselves for...
The first week in May saw the announcement that Warren Buffet is leaving Berkshire Hathaway. His retirement is the culmination of secure, comprehensive succession planning efforts. Any business owner nearing the end of their career can take some important lessons from...
Earlier this month, a court invalidated the federal eviction moratorium allowing landlords across the country to take steps to evict unpaying tenants. California landlords, however, cannot take those steps as the state moratorium remains in effect until June. When it...
As the commercial real estate market trends more towards green initiatives, some may find those initiatives costly and over-reaching. However, while upfront costs may be higher, long-term thoughtful design can offer significant benefits to developers. Do I have to...
A green designation from the national association of realtors is available to those who complete an intensive course on green initiatives such as sustainability and energy efficiency. Attorneys with this designation have a unique perspective on the most trying issues...
Last month, news broke of a breach of contract dispute between a commercial computing platform and two of its customers over alleged privacy breaches. The company, Salesforce, offers customer relationship management capabilities that allow their clients to track...
In the last two weeks, we reviewed the California housing crisis and the steps that municipalities can take to resolve it. This week we want to speak to real estate developers on how these investments can benefit their portfolio. The case for developing low-income...
Last week, we spoke on the current state of the housing shortage in California. This week we’ll look at one option available to municipalities to address this issue: the development of mobile, or manufactured, home parks. Why choose to develop mobile or manufactured...
California is a state with a lot of open land and, conversely, among the highest housing prices in the nation. While California's population is one reason for that, more densely populated states do not have similarly expensive housing. Why is that? What are the...
