During real estate transactions, one goal is to avoid litigation. This is particularly, true during a construction transaction because construction defects can destroy a building’s useful life. However, construction litigation can be avoided with inspections....
For Los Angeles property owners and people who rent those properties, understanding the eviction process is essential. From the perspective of the property owner, the right of eviction is a vital aspect of owning the property and maintaining it. This is true no matter...
Every year, homeowners and business owners get a real estate tax bill. And, every year, it goes up and up, regardless of the state of the property or what you think the property is worth. However, you may be able to reduce your real estate tax bill if you appeal it....
Commercial real estate sales represent an important transaction for any business. If you are a business leader buying or selling real estate, thorough due diligence is required so that you get what you need and avoid costly litigation in the process. Fraud, however,...
Foreclosure rates continue to increase despite fluctuations in the real estate market nationwide. The most important metrics -– year-to-year increase and median home prices –- continue upward, a trend that has lasted more than a year. More than 30,000 properties began...
Over the past few years, the idea of free intellectual property licensing or waiving IP rights for goodwill has become a hot topic. This can be for any type of IP license or right, but it is usually for life-saving or medical products. What is the argument? The...
Buying and selling real estate are common business transactions in Los Angeles. Apart from Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, no day passes without millions of dollars in real estate being transferred from one party to another. Most people accept this fact without...
There are many reasons why companies in Los Angeles purchase the building where they have their office space. It can be a good investment and also allows them the flexibility to make the space their own. However, while it can be a good investment, the investment only...
A business’s intellectual property, like its copyrights, trademarks and patents are often some of its most valuable assets. However, sometimes, monetizing those California assets outside of their direct business can prove lucrative by licensing those intellectual...
Most people in the greater Los Angeles area might think that real estate financing is simply another way of saying a person who wants to buy commercial property will need to visit a bank or lender and get a loan secured by a mortgage or other collateral. After all,...