Understanding SB10 On September 16, 2021, in addition to signing SB9, Governor Newsom signed SB10. Considered a companion to SB9, SB10 addresses the local government’s ability to rezone existing parcels of real property to allow up to 10 dwelling units. Similar to SB9, the state legislature passed SB10 and the governor signed it to promote […]
The death of a six-year-old child recently shook the nation. The cause of death being a Peloton treadmill. Peloton is a largely recognized company that makes exercise equipment. The company/brand saw an especially astounding rise in popularity during COVID in 2020. After multiple reported injuries allegedly caused by Peloton equipment, and no prior recall, this […]
As many of you know, Governor Newsom signed the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020 (AB 3088) in August of last year. This legislation provided protection for tenants who are one or more months behind in rent. Additionally, it enumerated responsibilities for landlords regarding their tenants. The provisions in that legislation were set to expire in […]
The turn of the calendar means the ushering in of new laws to California. Laws related to health, criminal justice reform, work, and employment are all brand new in 2021 here in the Golden State. Let’s dive into all of the New California Laws in 2021 that you should be aware of, effective January 1st. […]
Anyone who has experience in real estate transactions may have seen or drafted a love letter. Written by a potential buyer to a seller, these letters are a great way for buyers to connect with sellers in an effort to get their offer chosen. Given the limited supply of homes in California, buyers will do […]
On November 3, 2020, California Proposition 19 passed with over 51% of the 15 million votes cast. Taking effect on April 1, 2021, the passage of Proposition 19 ushers in an unprecedented tax benefit for Californians aged 55 years and older. As you may recall from our earlier blog post “California Proposition 19: What You […]
We all know about the upcoming presidential election, but did you know about the slew of propositions on the ballot awaiting voters’ decisions? Proposition 19 is one of major importance to the real estate industry. In discussing Proposition 19, it is crucial to understand that any time real property is transferred from one party to […]
As you may remember from our previous blog regarding the Tenant Relief Act of 2020, if a tenant has missed a rent payment between March 2020 and August 2020, a landlord is required to serve a notice on the tenant. The notice requires them to pay within 15 days or submit a declaration stating they […]
On June 16, 2015, tragedy struck in Berkley California. At an apartment near the U.C. Berkeley campus, several students were congregating on a balcony when it collapsed. The accident resulted in the death of six students and injury to seven others. After an investigation, it was determined that the balcony fell because of dry rot […]
Over the past six months, there has been a flurry of different eviction moratoriums enacted by cities, counties, and even the State of California. The different local orders created a complicated framework, usually requiring an attorney to decipher which rule applied to each rental. On Monday, August 31st, Governor Newsom signed the COVID-19 Tenant Relief […]
