Homeowners' Associations and other social welfare organization exempt under IRS section 501(c)(4) are subject new regulations. As part of section 405 of the "Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015", enacted December 18, 2015, certain provisions...
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Month: January 2016
Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos to be Revitalized
As many San Diego County residents already know, the Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos has been a mainstay for many years. Since it was built in the 1970s, the location has always been a go-to location for residents in and around San Marcos, Carlsbad, Vista,...
Social Issues Can Effect Local Land Use
Land use for real property is rarely considered when potential legislative acts are considered. The resolution of social issues can affect local land use ordinances and regulations, by which a local juridiction controls the legal use of the real property. The most...
UPDATE: SeaWorld San Diego Sues California Coastal Commission
As promised in October 2015, SeaWorld LLC dba SeaWorld San Diego has commenced litigation against the California Coastal Commission over a decision to condition SeaWorld's new orca enclosure on numerous onerous conditions, including those that dealt with the husbandry...
Quiet Enjoyment for Mobilehome Park Residents
Quiet enjoyment for mobilehome park residents is often challenging for the park owners to provide. Quiet enjoyment means providing an environment which is peaceful and quiet. In other words, one household does not have to endure certain types of behavior from...
Notice of Funding Issued by MPRROP
The California Department of Housing and Community Development, Mobilehome Park Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program (formerly known as the Mobilehome Park Resident Ownership Program or MPROP) issued a Notice of Funding availability (see MPRROP 2016...
Commercial real estate investment expected to increase in 2016
Commercial real estate investment is expected to increase in 2016. In a prior post, we highlighted Congress' latest move to relax tax burdens on foreign investors who purchase property in U.S. markets. The move is partly based on the notion of encouraging...
Nonprofits Must File Annual RRF- 1
Nonprofits must file an annual RRF-1 (Registration Renewal Fee Report) with the Attorney General of the State of California. "Every charitable nonprofit corporation, unincorporated association or trustee holding asserts for chartiable purposes that is required...
New California Swimming Pool Regulations
New California Swimming Pool regulations for pools located in community associations with 25 or more units went into effect on January 1, 2016. The new law requires: 1. Pools and jacuzzis must be performed daily. This requirement will increase most...
Congress relaxes tax law on foreign real estate investors
Demand for commercial real estate in California is arguably more active now than at anytime since the economic downturn. Prices for commercial properties have been robust as the economy has steadily improved. And with a recent move by Congress, the coming New Year is...
