Let’s say you’re a hemp/CBD business (that also services the cannabis industry in a limited capacity) and COVID-19 has hit you. Hard. You’ve stretched your resources as far as you can, but you’re still on the ropes financially. The California eviction moratorium has been rolled back and your local eviction moratorium—the only thing protecting commercial […]
With all the craziness around eviction moratoriums, COVID-19, and election politics dominating the headlines, the California legislature quietly passed AB 1885 (its Senate Corollary was SB 832) on Tuesday, September 2nd. AB 1885 increases the California homestead to the greater of $300,000 or the countywide median sale price of a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the year in which the […]
On August 13th, the California Judicial Council amended its emergency rules to lift the statewide ban on evictions. In doing so, the Courts effectively passed the baton to the California Legislature to develop and pass a bill to address the looming eviction crisis set to erupt on September 1, 2020 when the statewide eviction ban […]
This Friday, August 28th at 4PM, we’re hosting an all star panel to discuss and we hope you’ll join us. Free registration can be found here On August 13th, the California Judicial Council amended its emergency rules to lift the statewide ban on evictions. Measures passed by Governor Newsom and local cities still remain in […]
On August 13, 2020, the Judicial Council of California will vote on a proposal to lift California’s statewide eviction ban. If the ban is lifted, starting September 1, 2020, California State Courts can resume all unlawful detainer proceedings that came to a sudden halt in April of 2020 and begin processing all unlawful detainer complaints […]
On July 8, 2020, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a highly anticipated report to Congress regarding the results of its preliminary campaign of testing of cannabidiol (CBD) products on the market for both mislabeling and adulteration. Although the authors of the report were careful to include numerous caveats about the […]
On June 30, 2020, the San Diego City Council (the “City Council”) voted to extend the moratorium on commercial and residential evictions through September 30, 2020, and approved a $15.1 million rental assistance program that will provide qualified households with a one-time payment to pay for past-due or upcoming rent. Extension of Moratorium on Commercial […]
In a recent three-part blog article, Chris Evans discussed the moratorium on evictions and current rental obligations from a state, local, and judicial level. The blog article revealed that, among other things, San Diego tenants are protected from eviction until June 30, 2020. The article further clarified that landlords cannot initiate an unlawful detainer action until 90 days after […]
Generally, when two people purchase property together neither are thinking about what will become of it if they separate. This can become a major problem if such a situation arises, but there are steps that can be taken to guard against excessive losses. While forming a contingency plan for the end of any kind of […]
Real estate litigation commonly arises from “self-help issues”, or a situation where an individual attempts to resolve a dispute through their own unsanctioned action. This is never advisable, as it can easily lead to further escalation and potentially less civil confrontations. In the video below, Mr. Gupta discusses a situation where a disputed property line […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on real estate issues and has prompted all levels of government to enact new legislation to mitigate the impact on landlords, tenants, and banks. In an effort to help our clients and partners understand the impact of COVID-19 and the recent legislation on real estate matters, our […]