Whether imposed by statute or case law, a real estate professional, broker, associate, salesperson, or their brokerage has a fiduciary duty of disclosure to their client. In real estate litigation consulting, disputes often arise over whether an agent has fulfilled…
A tenant living on the third floor of an apartment building is walking down the same flight of stairs they take every day. They know that on the second level, a certain step has been creaking for months. Only this…
Whether you’re planning to sell a duplex, small apartment building, or mid-size or larger apartment complex in the Bay Area, one of the most important early decisions you can make is choosing the right multifamily property broker. Selling an apartment…
It's the middle of the winter rainy season when a tenant in an Oakland apartment complex complains to their property manager about a leaky roof. The property manager sends someone to address the issue, but the leak returns with the…
California is known for having some of the most complex real estate regulations in the country. Attorneys who frequently handle real estate, property management, or landlord-tenant cases often turn to industry experts to provide expert witness testimony to strengthen their…
Sooner or later, most real estate attorneys that specialize in the area of residential landlord-tenant litigation in California will experience a constructive eviction case. It's an archetypal California scenario: the tenant claims they were forced to vacate their home due…
Effective January 1, 2026, a new California appliance habitability law now requires landlords to provide a working stove and refrigerator in residential rental units. Traditionally, these appliances were often seen as personal property of the landlord and fell outside core…
Landlord-tenant disputes are among the most highly litigated real estate cases in Los Angeles County. For both plaintiff and defense attorneys, these cases require a deep understanding of local ordinances, habitability standards, and the evidence required to build a case. …
You’ve probably heard by now that construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is on a huge upswing throughout California. That’s because ADUs offer property owners the quickest legal way to increase their property value. Not only that, but the rise…
Have you been dreaming of increasing your property’s value, or generating additional rental income? Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on your property could be the answer. With recent state changes designed to spur construction, these versatile units have recently…