Real Estate Developments
Articles and recent developments in the Real Estate law field.
Subleasing Developments: Vacation Rentals; Children as Original Occupants
Changing social mores, the internet, social media and skyrocketing rental rates have probably all contributed to the growth of people renting out their homes and apartments to tourists. While Landlords might understand the impetus for such activity, most would prefer...
What Happens When a Tenant Dies
While it is not a pleasant question to consider, landlords should know their rights and obligations if a tenant passes away while in occupancy of their rental unit. If the original term of the tenant’s lease has expired and the tenancy is month-to-month, Civil Code...
Special Drafting Issues When Leasing a Commercial Condominium
Owners of commercial condominium units and their tenants-when the commercial unit is located in the project that also contains residential condominium units-have a significantly more complicated relationship than do their counterparts in buildings when the landlord...
The Future of Regulatory Takings at the Supreme Court
In case you missed it live, here’s the recording of the recent one-hour program on “The Future of Regulatory Takings at the Supreme Court,” featuring our colleagues Joshua Thompson (Pacific Legal Foundation) and Paul Utrecht (Utrecht & Lenvin, LLP), with Jim Burling (PLF) moderating.
The program discussed Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, Knick v. Township of Scott, and Pakdel v. City and County of San Francisco and what might be on the horizon.
If you are a takings nerd, a must-listen.
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