If you are an investor interested in adding multi family assets to your portfolio, Edrington & Associates can help. In fact, Steve Edrington founded Edrington & Associates in 2000 with a focus on investments in apartments and has since become one of the premier residential investment property specialists in the Bay Area. Edrington’s vast experience as an Oakland apartment broker, along with his multi-faceted team of experts, has enabled Edrington & Associates to maximize value for both buyers and sellers of rental housing in the challenging Bay Area rental landscape.
Edrington & Associates is especially unique in the multi-family brokerage segment, having an architect and a senior building inspector/code specialist on staff to offer clients a well-rounded, experienced team. Oftentimes, it is a lack of knowledge around code requirements and feasibility that cause a real estate deal to fall through. The comprehensive skill sets at Edrington & Associates offer clients a distinct advantage.
What is a Real Estate Expert Witness?
Real estate expert witnesses are professionals whose specialized knowledge and experience is used to clarify complex real estate issues to a judge or jury.
Real estate expert witnesses are often called upon to testify on topics including real estate contracts, landlord rights and responsibilities, property valuations, habitability complaints, owner standard of care and more.
California Evidence Code 801
Expert witness testimony is governed by California Evidence Code 801. This code limits expert witness testimony to opinion that is “sufficiently beyond common experience.” that would help the judge or jury reach a decision in the case. This means that an expert witness can only deliver their opinion based on their personal knowledge and experience of a complex topic that an average person wouldn’t understand.
Our Areas of Expertise
At Edrington and Associates, we offer our professional real estate expert testimony to serve the court as:
Commercial Real Estate Expert Witness
As commercial real estate expert witnesses, we focus on large scale properties such as office buildings, industrial warehouses and multifamily complexes. We provide expert opinions on complex real estate matters like valuation, lease negotiation, zoning regulations and other topics in disputes and litigation.
Property Management Expert Witness
When questions in court arise regarding property management practices, Edrington and Associates is available to serve as property management expert witness. Our extensive experience as property managers allows us to deliver expert opinions to the court on standards of care, property negligence, and other disputes involved with both residential and commercial properties.
Residential Real Estate Expert Witness
Our expertise as residential real estate expert witnesses is often sought on issues like property valuations, brokerage practices, landlord-tenant disputes, and other issues involving strictly residential properties.
No matter the nature of the issue called upon, our real estate expert testimony is objective and unbiased. We are hired by both Plaintiff and Defense Counsel and present our findings to the judge or jury impartially, so that the facts can decide the case. We don’t have a horse in the race.
Los Angeles Expert Witness Real Estate Services
With over 20 years of experience, Edrington and Associates is one of the leading expert witness companies in Los Angles. Our team of real estate professionals offers an extensive slate of expert witness services in these areas:
Building Code
Our code compliance experts provide real estate expert testimony by deciphering complex building codes for judges and juries. We inspect construction sites, review plans, and assess code compliance to help the court determine if Building and Health & Safety regulations have been met and if a unit has a proper Certificate of Occupancy.
Damage Assessment
As a property management expert witness, we can evaluate and assess the extent and financial cost in real estate cases involving property damage. Our damage analysis conducts a thorough inspection of the damaged property, and documents the findings. We can assess the cause of damage, as well as calculate the loss of value of actual or economic damage.
Homeowners Associations (HOA) Disputes
Our real estate expert witnesses are often called upon to help in HOA dispute resolutions. We offer our expertise in issues such as property maintenance, construction projects, and financial management. We meticulously review HOA documents, assess board actions, and evaluate financial practices to provide an unbiased opinion to the court.
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
When disputes arise between landlord and tenant, our property management expert can review and analyze leasing terms and agreements, maintenance records, and assess property conditions to help a judge or jury make an informed decision on the case.
Wrongful Eviction and Constructive Eviction
Edrington and Associates extensive experience as property management experts can be a valuable asset to your defense in cases of wrongful eviction. We can review documentation to prove legal compliance with eviction procedures and evaluate tenant behavior for breach of lease claims.
Experts in Implied Warranty of Habitability Cases
Edrington and Associates’ experience in property management has been called upon to serve as experts in numerous habitability cases, where our testimony has been used to prove whether or not habitability standards have been met. We can assess if a property meets local housing codes, and can determine if the property is in a livable state. We can also review maintenance records and assess tenant damages.
Expert in Standards of Care of Real Estate Transactions
We serve as residential real estate expert witnesses in cases involving standards of care in real estate transactions. Our experts can analyze transactions to determine whether or not the necessary standard of care has been met in a transaction, such as disclosure of known defects. Our expert testimony can prove invaluable in supporting your claim.
Why Choose Edrington and Associates as Your Los Angeles Expert Witness in Real Estate Matters?
For over 20 years, Edrington and Associates has been helping clients in Los Angeles and throughout California uncover and present the facts in real estate issues of all kinds.
We draw upon our extensive experience as landlords, property managers, real estate brokers, and building inspectors to break down the complex details of real estate issues to facilitate the decision making process for judges and juries.
Our experts have worked on both the defendant and plaintiff sides in deposition, trial, mediation and as a court-appointed referee. We have had our services retained by expert witness companies, national law firms, and major insurance firms in Los Angeles, as well as local property owners.
We have experience negotiating ordinances and helping write regulations for local rent, eviction, and tenant protection ordinances.
We are members of the Los Angeles Bar Association LACBA and regularly speak on topics such as Habitability and Premises Liability, Adding and Legalizing Units through the ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) process, Failure to Disclose and Agency issues for Los Angeles County Bar Association LACBA, San Francisco Bar Association BASF and Alameda County Bar Association, ACBA. We have received training from SEAK and FEWA Forensic Expert Witness Association.
We hold some of the highest designations and certifications in the industry, including the CPM (Certified Property Manager) Designation, the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Designation, ICC International Code Council certifications and many others.
Edrington and Associates is dedicated to providing each of our clients with unbiased consulting services that harness our personal knowledge and industry expertise to solve your needs.
Need a Real Estate Expert Witness in Los Angeles?
Edrington and Associates is your trusted partner for Los Angeles real estate expert testimony. Our comprehensive slate of expert witness services can help you with accurate and timely analysis, and help you better litigate your case.
Don’t wait another moment to get the expert witness testimony you need. Contact Edrington and Associates today and let our in-depth knowledge of real estate law and industry standards deliver the facts in court.
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