A California resident was recently denied a Conditional Use Permit to keep as many as five tigers on her property outside of Malibu. READ MORE
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Appraisals for commercial lease extensions: A step-by-step guide
Jeff Brown
May 3, 2016
We’ll go through the basic steps of an appraisal to determine rent, including when the appraisal process starts, how to pick an appraiser (or appraisers), and how a rent determination is actually made. READ MORE
And in this corner: Judicial referees as alternatives to juries in California
Jeff Brown
March 28, 2016
California property owners are no more likely than any other business to opt for judicial reference, but because they are so contract-intensive, real estate disputes have spurred several interesting appellate opinions that in recent years have looked at the benefits — and limitations — of this uniquely Californian option for dispute resolution. READ MORE
Drone users to lawmakers: ‘Should I stay or should I go?’
September 21, 2015
Real estate brokers, agricultural entities and utilities among others have increasingly used drones to photograph, monitor, or inspect properties, with new applications and hardware enhancements being introduced continuously. Clarity regarding just where and at what altitude these drones can operate is a goal easily stated, but as Governor Brown just demonstrated, it is a goal not easily achieved. READ MORE