Most litigation that confronts the owners of rental property can be avoided through (1) the use of a properly drafted lease specific to the property and (2) management of the property consistent with that lease agreement. (Management is an issue that will be discussed...
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Month: February 2016
California Coastal Commission vs. Mobilehome Parks and LUPs
The San Mateo Daily Journal reports here on a coming battle with the California Coastal Commission that should alarm coastal mobilehome park owners and residents alike.Back in 2013, a mobilehome park in the City of Pacifica received permits to repair its...
Investment opportunities abound with new Rams’ stadium
Last week's decision by the National Football League to allow the Rams franchise to relocate from St. Louis to Los Angeles was a landmark decision not only in fan loyalty but in terms of commercial real estate potential values.It has been more than two decades since a...
You Won in Court – Now What?
Litigation is common in real estate matters, mobilehome parks and businesses. Many clients view the trial as the end but often do not realize that obtaining a monetary judgment and actually collecting the dollars can be two very different things. Statistically...
City Ordinances Can Impact Your Rental Rights
City ordinances can impact both the rental units owners and the persons wanting to rent those units. In a recent case, cities have been deemed exempt from California's Unruh Civil Rights Act. The Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibits a business establishment from...
