Real Property Law Section

By:   J.J. Sherman, Law Offices of J.J. Sherman, P.C.            Jessie Staley, St. John’s University School of Law Effective January 1, 2025, California Senate Bill 1103 sets new rules for commercial leases with “qualified commercial tenants.”  While the new law affects only a fraction of California commercial leases, it imposes significant obligations on landlords who have commercial leases with “qualified commercial tenants.”1 1. Who's a “qualified commercial tenant”? Under CA SB 1103, a “Qualified commercial tenant” means a tenant of commercial… Read more

By:  Monty A. McIntyre, Esq. Monty A. McIntyre, Esq.Helping Attorneys Get Excellent Results Publisher: California Case Summaries™:California Case Summaries™: the fast and easy way to always know the new cases in your practice areas to get a competitive advantage and win more cases.  Mediator, Arbitrator & Referee at ADR Services, Inc.:Business, employment, insurance, probate, real property and torts cases. To schedule, contact one of Monty’s case managers Haward Cho, haward@adrservices.com, (213) 683-1600, or Rachael Boughan, rboughan@adrservices.com, (619) 233-1323.  Trial Mentoring™:  Trial training and preparation. Email Monty at: monty@montymcintyre.com.… Read more

WHAT IS IT? The Real Property Law Section’s monthly discussion of new real property cases, featuring an interview with a real estate lawyer and announcements. WHEN IS IT? Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. HOW MUCH IS IT? IT’S FREE!! And it qualifies for attorney self-study MCLE credit! This month, What’s Up With Us! hosts Neil Kalin and Michael Simkin will discuss recent statutes and cases of interest, including: Foreclosure Sale Delay: AB 2424 allows owners to delay foreclosure sales when listing and selling.… Read more

By Underwood Law Firm A trust set up for property gives beneficiaries a right to the property once the settlor has passed away. This means beneficiaries may become co-owners. However, the trustee may also hold an interest in the property as well. If the trustee is a co-owner of the property, they can file a partition suit. This is important if you are interested in filing a partition suit either as a trustee or co-owner of a property where the… Read more

By J.J. Sherman, Law Offices of J.J. Sherman, P.C. Jessie Staley, St. John’s University School of Law What is a sustainability provision and why did my Landlord include it in my commercial lease? Green leasing is becoming increasingly commonplace in the commercial leasing market.   A Landlord may require its Tenants to use their leased premises both (a) in compliance with “green building” certifications that the Landlord seeks to obtain or to maintain, and (b) in compliance with state and local… Read more

By:  Monty A. McIntyre, Esq. Monty A. McIntyre, Esq.Helping Attorneys Get Excellent Results Publisher: California Case Summaries™:California Case Summaries™: the fast and easy way to always know the new cases in your practice areas to get a competitive advantage and win more cases.  Mediator, Arbitrator & Referee at ADR Services, Inc.:Business, employment, insurance, probate, real property and torts cases. To schedule, contact one of Monty’s case managers Haward Cho, haward@adrservices.com, (213) 683-1600, or Rachael Boughan, rboughan@adrservices.com, (619) 233-1323.  Trial Mentoring™:  Trial training and preparation. Email Monty at: monty@montymcintyre.com.… Read more

This course will address new case law and recent statutory revisions that are likely to affect the practice of construction law in California in the years to come.  Join noted construction law practitioners as they review notable substantive and procedural changes in California construction law and provide pointers and “best practices” in light of such changes. Read more

1 Participatory MCLE Credits A discussion of the legal framework, cultural considerations, preparation and process, and techniques and strategies, applicable to the mediation of international real property disputes.   REGISTER HERE Non-Member: $55Member: $35 Speaker: Karl Molineux Moderator: Marty Triano Karl Molineux After more than 30 years of practice as a successful commercial and construction litigator, Karl Molineux now practices exclusively as a mediator, special master, and discovery referee.  He is noted for his effective management and mediation of complex… Read more

1 Participatory MCLE Credits Summarize the lawsuit leading up to the National Association of Realtors nationwide class action settlement, the jury verdict, the requirements of the settlement, and the practice changes in California resulting therefrom. REGISTER HERE Non-Member Price: $75Member Price: $55 Speakers: Holly M. Barberi, William Lee Jansen, and Neil D. Kalin Holly M. Barberi Holly Barberi spent several years in private practice in Texas and California before moving in-house as General Counsel at real estate brokerages for almost… Read more

CLA’s Real Property Law Section (RPLS) held it’s Funky Fall Soirée on the beautiful golf course patio at The Loma Club at Liberty Station on October 17th. Promising participants a lively atmosphere and great way to make connections, the electrifying evening did not disappoint. More than 100 people attended the event, where longtime colleagues and newcomers alike discussed a broad array of subjects including real estate trends, transactions, and the impact new technologies have on all sectors of the industry. Read more