Times are tough financially for commercial tenants and landlords alike, and sometimes a landlord must evict the tenant. Landlords should closely follow all necessary procedures for evicting a commercial tenant, and they should not resort to self-help measures....
Real Estate Law
Zoning appeals in Irvine
Many real estate developers present their cherished plans to the Irvine City Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator for approval. Unhappily, the planning commission or the administrator may reject many of these proposals. What is the frustrated developer to...
Evicting a commercial tenant for failure to pay rent
Although commercial evictions have been paused in California due to certain events in the past couple years, it is still important for commercial landlords in California to understand the process of evicting a commercial tenant. Notice First, you will have to draft a...
A variance from zoning regulations could save a project
When planning for a building project in Southern California, developers and investors put time into choosing the perfect location for their project. Many factors go into the decision, such as the size of the property, how close it is to retail and businesses, its...
Can I get a zoning change for my property?
Zoning laws can create unexpected challenges at times for property owners and can limit their ability to utilize their property as they wish. For that reason, property owners should be familiar with what zoning laws are and when it might be possible to obtain a zoning...
What needs to be included in a commercial lease agreement?
Businesses in southern California need to make many decisions that go beyond simply producing a product or providing a service. One of those decisions is deciding on the proper space for the business. The size, layout, location and many other factors go into making...
Working through real estate litigation issues in California
For our readers in California, it probably seems like there is nothing that can slow down a real estate development plan quite like litigation. Let’s face it – no one wants to get involved in a courtroom battle when they are trying to accomplish an enterprise that, in...
Court of Appeals upholds eviction moratorium in Los Angeles
Many real estate owners in California may be aware that in June 2020, the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against the city that challenged the eviction ban, the prohibition on late fees, the ban on imposing of interest on unpaid rent, and...
Two new CA laws could mean a boon for real estate developers
Real estate developers are well versed in the roadblocks that can pop up and slow down a project. One of the first that developers often encounter involves zoning ordinances. This issue can block a project before it even begins. In most cases, cities or municipalities...
What should a property owner disclose to a buyer?
When you move into your new home in an Irvine neighborhood, you do not want any surprises to emerge, particularly if they will cost you a lot of money to fix up. Some homeowners have unexpected encounters with vermin or leaky walls. It is the duty of a seller to...