July 1, 2020
In commercial real estate, Los Angeles litigation lawyers must often deal with emergencies. And emergencies often involve temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. These legal tools are especially important in real estate matters where a building can be torn down (or built) before a lawsuit has a …
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Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that emphasizes cooperative problem solving. It can be especially useful in resolving partnership disputes and shareholder disputes, in which the parties often have mutual interests. Mediation can be faster, less expensive, and less damaging than litigation. …
Read MoreProperty sellers have a duty to disclose certain information to their buyers. As explained by the California Department of Real Estate, there is a state statute in place that requires residential property sellers to include a Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) as part of …
Read MoreCalifornia Court of Appeal upholds holdover rent in AIR Lease form In Los Angeles commercial and industrial real estate, owners, tenants and attorneys often use the AIR Commercial Real Estate Association pre-printed form leases. These form leases are thorough, fairly written and easy to use. …
Read MoreHow do you get rid of a fraudulent deed of trust or other recorded document that clouds your title in California? As a real estate litigation attorney in Los Angeles, I come across situations where properties have a bogus or fraudulent deed of trust or …
Read MoreLos Angeles Real Estate Litigation Update: California Court of Appeal Strikes Down a Lease Forum Selection Clause Which Includes a Waiver of Jury Trial Clause California leases often include a clause which states that, insofar as permitted by law, the parties waive a trial by …
Read MoreMany times, a piece of property is owned by more than one person, and as co-owners all members must agree on how to use the property. What happens when co-owners of land disagree on what to do with the real estate? In these situations, it …
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