Resources Category: Webinars

California Lease Termination Best Practices — American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA)

by Adam Pedersen, Esq.
by Ashlee D. Gonzales, Esq.

In a perfect world, tenants would fulfill their obligations under their leases, and landlords would seamlessly transition from one tenant to the next without disruption or Read More > ...

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Holding Title to California Real Estate Part 2: Real Estate Community Property

by Lorena Roel, Esq.

Add to Calendar In a community property state like California, a married couple can hold title to real estate as community property, joint tenancy or as Read More > ...

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Holding Title to California Property Part 1: Joint Tenants & Tenants in Common

by Lorena Roel, Esq.

In California, real property can be owned by multiple individuals or entities. Ownership is reflected by “holding” title to the property. The way in which title Read More > ...

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How to Build a Strong California Lease – American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA)

by Ashlee D. Gonzales, Esq.
by Adam Pedersen, Esq.

California courts are historically tenant friendly and landlords and property managers must be mindful of that in their drafting of their leases. Not only is the Read More > ...

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Deposit Disputes – Earnest Money Deposits in California

by Lorena Roel, Esq.

When a property is listed for sale, the seller will receive many different offers from a host of interested parties. Some of the offers will be Read More > ...

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New Marijuana Laws & Rentals in California – American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA)

by Ashlee D. Gonzales, Esq.
by Adam Pedersen, Esq.

The legalized use of recreational marijuana in California came into effect on January 1st, 2018, as a result of the passage of Proposition 64 in the Read More > ...

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Save the Deal Webinar

by Adam Pedersen, Esq.
by Ashlee D. Gonzales, Esq.

Real estate transactions in California often move at a rapid pace. New listings hardly spend any time on the MLS before offers come rolling in and Read More > ...

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Selling a Property From Trust

by Lorena Roel, Esq.

One effective vehicle for transferring property from one generation to another is a trust. Many married couples and families will put their property in a trust, Read More > ...

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Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in California – American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA)

by Adam Pedersen, Esq.
by Ashlee D. Gonzales, Esq.

Unfortunately, evictions – or unlawful detainer actions – are a form of recourse that apartment owners occasionally have to perform. California has some of the most Read More > ...

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Basics of Partition Actions in California

by Ashlee D. Gonzales, Esq.

When real estate is inherited from family members, the property is often placed in the hands of multiple owners. Additionally, it is increasingly more common in Read More > ...

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Do I Disclose? Disclosure Requirements & Disputes in California

by Adam Pedersen, Esq.

When real estate is sold, it is essential that the buyer know exactly what they are purchasing. As a result, the seller must disclose everything they Read More > ...

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Land Use & Zoning in California

by Charles S. Bronitsky, Esq.

Have you ever wondered how cities and municipalities in the San Francisco Bay Area regulate economic development in an era of limited housing but increasing demand? Read More > ...

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Pests, Mold, & Lease Termination Webinar

by Henry Chuang, Esq.
by Ashlee D. Gonzales, Esq.

California landlords have a duty to maintain a habitable space for tenants to occupy. The definition of what is habitable and what is not is somewhat Read More > ...

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California Landlord Basics Webinar

by Henry Chuang, Esq.
by Ashlee D. Gonzales, Esq.

Owning residential rental properties in the San Francisco Bay Area has become a lucrative way of earning additional income. Because of the impact that Silicon Valley Read More > ...

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California Tree Care & Urban Responsibility

by Simon Offord, Esq.

Webinar presented in conjunction with: California boasts a diverse and rich landscape of trees and forests, with over 33 million acres of forested land and more Read More > ...

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Partition Actions & Co-Ownership Disputes in California

by Julia M. Wei, Esq.

Co-ownership is a common way that siblings, families, and investors hold title to property in the Bay Area. However, disagreements can arise between the co-owners about Read More > ...

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Easements & Boundary Law in California

by Simon Offord, Esq.

In California, the real estate boom has led to the construction of many new housing and commercial developments. To accommodate the growing population and demand for Read More > ...

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Real Estate Law in the Sharing Economy

by Simon Offord, Esq.

In the summer of 2015, over 17 million people stayed with an Airbnb host, where only 47,000 people were using the platform just 5 years ago. Read More > ...

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Build-Out Provisions in Commercial Leases

by Simon Offord, Esq.

When commercial landlords are in negotiations with prospective tenants, one of the most important items that needs to be discussed is the issue of modifying the Read More > ...

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