On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Mar 18, 2022 | Real Estate Law
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...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Mar 4, 2022 | Real Estate Law
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...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Nov 22, 2021 | Real Estate Law
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...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Oct 6, 2021 | Real Estate Law
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...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Sep 23, 2021 | Real Estate Law
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...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jul 31, 2020 | Real Estate Law
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...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jun 24, 2020 | Real Estate Law
Most people have finite resources when it comes to renovating properties. This is especially true when people renovate homes they currently live in with the hope of improving the value for sale. Several great renovation choices exist, but do not neglect the...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jun 1, 2020 | Real Estate Law
Owning commercial real estate is often beneficial, especially if your company is well-established in an area that offers the chance for growth and expansion. However, when government actions interfere with your business without proper compensation, you have the right...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Apr 6, 2020 | Real Estate Law
With interest rates falling and real estate value rising, investors continue purchasing property throughout Southern California. Whether generating revenue from residential rentals or holding buildings to sell in the future, transactions require ironclad contracts to...
On Behalf of Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP | Jan 29, 2020 | Real Estate Law
When a business outgrows a home office, small business owners usually need to find a commercial building so they can expand their operations. If people have not signed a commercial lease before, they may not know what terms to look for on the contract. Each commercial...