Live/work spaces have become increasingly popular in recent years – particularly in cities like Los Angeles where real estate prices are among the highest in the country. However, it’s not really a new concept. People have lived above their stores, bars, restaurants and other businesses for centuries. Zoning laws, however, are much stricter than they […]

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An article published on The Business Journals’ L.A. Biz website just this week highlighted how demand for industrial real estate has recently reached all-time highest levels here in Los Angeles. That same report chronicles how vacancy rates have hit the lowest rates they’ve ever been. The trend in L.A.’s real estate market may have you wondering whether […]

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Owning a rental property is a great investment. However, it is not unusual for a landlord to get into a dispute with their tenant. A tenant may feel the landlord is too bossy or strict, while the landlord may discover that the tenant is anything but what they hoped they would be. Multiple factors can […]

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When considering options for commercial spaces that suit your business needs, it is also important to contemplate possible complications. It is preferable to uncover any potential problems before entering an agreement, rather than further down the line. Often, negotiations over a commercial lease will run smoothly. However, on occasion, issues will arise that could potentially […]

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Real estate prices in California have remained among the highest in the nation in recent decades. When you spend more per square foot or acre than people in other places, it’s only natural to be defensive about your property rights. Few issues can damage your relationship with your neighbors as quickly as a boundary dispute […]

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If you are a California property owner, you already know that tenants’ rights are strong in our state. But that by no means leaves property owners without options when dealing with their tenants. One situation that you could, unfortunately, have to face involves a tenant whom you suspect of illegal drug usage, sales or manufacturing. […]

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Everybody dreads living near a person who makes lots of noise at all hours of the day and night on a regular basis. When you live in an apartment, there seems to be no way to escape this individual’s blaring music, parties that last until the wee hours or boisterous kids and their friends. You […]

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Arguments between neighbors are sometimes inevitable, particularly when they involve property boundaries. Unfortunately, these arguments can quickly escalate, causing extra problems for both parties. In these real estate dispute situations in Los Angeles, seeking a solution through the court system may be the only option for addressing these issues. Property surveys are completed when properties are purchased […]

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Purchasing a home can understandably be an exciting process for all parties involved, but fraudulent activity can quickly cast a dark cloud over this process. Specifically, mortgage fraud may occur, leading to real estate litigation. Those who are negatively impacted by mortgage fraud in Los Angeles, such as mortgage lenders and brokers, have the right to […]

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Easements are one area of real estate that can be confusing for both residential and commercial buyers. A major question posed in a real estate dispute involving an easement, or the right to use a particular piece of land, is whether it is implied or express. The chief difference between the two is that an implied easement […]

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