Los Angeles Law Blog
Tips for a profitable commercial real estate transaction
Buying commercial real estate is one thing; profiting from it is an entirely different matter. We know that your goal involves the latter. Otherwise, why bother making the purchase in the first place? Even if you are a seasoned real estate investor, there is no harm...
Expanding into the Los Angeles multifamily market
As prices rose and real estate sales slowed in Los Angeles during the second quarter of 2020, many developers began to plan their next moves in an unsure market. As reported by the Los Angeles Business Journal last month, multifamily properties such as apartment,...
If someone has died on the property, must you inform tenants?
When you rent out property to tenants, you have a responsibility to inform them of certain information, such as problems or defects on the property. The act of sharing this information with prospective tenants is a disclosure. If someone has died on the property, is...
Should you go for mediation or arbitration?
California real estate professionals like you may sometimes get into disputes. Whether it is with a client or someone else, disputes are harrowing. Even professionals find these situations stressful. There are different ways to handle disputes. Some methods are...
What California law says about commercial rent control
Residential rent control is a cap on the amount of money a landlord can charge tenants per month to lease a living space. It is beneficial for residential tenants because it prevents their rent from increasing to something more than they can afford. However, what is...
What is escrow holdback and why a client might ask you for it
As someone who works in construction, you may have recently had a client ask you for an escrow holdback agreement. This can occur whether you are building new construction or providing renovation and repair services. If you are not yet familiar with escrow, it is...
What are the types of commercial leases
Whether you are looking for property to set up business or you have commercial property that you wish to rent out, it is helpful to understand how commercial leases work. Commercial leases are beneficial for many types of businesses, as they allow owners to save...
Can you avoid a dispute during an eviction?
As a property owner, you may eventually face a landlord and tenant dispute. While no one wants to handle this type of dispute, it is common for property owners to have to deal with it. Odds are, you will have to eventually. If you must evict a tenant, you need to...
Does California have mold laws to protect tenants?
Mold is a natural fungus that thrives in moist environments. It is not uncommon for mold to grow in areas of the home, such as in bathrooms, beneath the sink or in basements. Though molds are not poisonous in and of themselves, some do product mycotoxins, which can...
Can a landlord refuse to provide accommodations for my disability?
Under the Fair Housing Act, property owners cannot discriminate against you based on your disability. Most often, when people think about the Fair Housing Act, they think about it in reference to being offered or declined housing. For instance, if you meet with your...
