Under California law, real estate agents are obligated to disclose every known material fact that may affect the choice of a buyer. This same requirement applies to sellers of residential real estate. If these parties fail to abide by the law, this is grounds for real estate litigation in Los Angeles. Real estate sellers and […]

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Joint ventures such a partnerships in real estate development can be complex in Los Angeles. However, an attorney can help people to address the many facets of real estate investment partnerships. The types of projects in which investors can benefit from an attorney’s assistance include office buildings, mixed-use projects, hotels, residential housing and industrial parks. […]

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A real estate attorney can ensure that the provisions in your real estate contract will protect you. You can also have a claims strategy designed that mitigates losses and maximizes your ability to get insurance coverage in the future, even in a challenging market. Unfortunately, not all real estate transactions go smoothly. If a real […]

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A commercial lease serves as a contract between a business and a landlord for the rental of real property. Many businesses decide to rent property rather than buying it since this does not require as much capital. In Los Angeles and elsewhere, commercial leases are more complex than their residential counterparts. As with residential properties, though, the terms can […]

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The buying and selling of private and commercial properties is an integral part of the economy in Los Angeles and throughout California. Regardless if they are investors looking to improve and re-sell, average families searching for a dream home, or business owners scouting out the perfect locations for their companies, the ebb and flow of the real […]

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There may be good news for those who are looking to invest in downtown Los Angeles. The real estate market seems to be flourishing, and residential and commercial leases are becoming a hot commodity. The recent purchase of a prestigious 15-story building by a group of local investors brought top dollar, and real estate brokers see this […]

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To most eyes, the property seems like a lavish, eight-acre estate in the peaceful hills of central Los Angeles. However, those who know better understand that the pristine convent is at the center of a prolonged real estate dispute involving the most unlikely opponents: the Sisters of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin […]

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It is no secret that the sharing economy has put a burden on housing markets across the country, most notably through Airbnb and other short-term rental exchanges like it. As small-time investors snatch up spaces for the sole purpose of using them as short-term rental properties, housing markets have suffered. The Los Angeles-area housing market […]

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The historic Ford Factory building in downtown Los Angeles has undergone many transitions since its construction over a century ago. Its recent metamorphosis into an office building with retail space has been slow in catching on, and the owners have been trying to close on commercial leases for the building for two years. Many leasing agents understand […]

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In a prior post, we highlighted the notion of “what’s old is new again” as a redevelopment plan in Los Angeles’ theatre district has revitalized that section of the city. However, making old new again may not be enough to accommodate the growing number of residents and transplants to the city. According to an estimate […]

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