Real Property Law Section

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 91 on January 29, 2021, which provides rental assistance payments and extended eviction protections for tenants who have been financially impacted by COVID-19, among other things. Read more

The Real Property Law Section (“Section”) is seeking interested members to fill Practice Area Committees comprising of the following specialties Read more

Daneshmand v. City of San Juan Capistrano (2021) _ Cal.App.5th _ , 2021 WL 568138: The Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment for defendant, following a bench trial, and its orders granting defendant's motion for summary judgment and motion for judgment on the pleadings in an action by citizens to recover the difference between Read more

California is used to wildfires. But the Golden State's record-breaking 2020 wildfire season was particularly brutal. A blistering heat wave fueled dozens of simultaneous fires – conditions that spurred Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a statewide state of emergency. Read more

I will start by saying that I am by no means a fitness expert. I am, however, a member of the Real Property Law Section’s newly formed Health & Wellness Committee where we pride ourselves in offering suggestions that could benefit the physical and mental health of all RPLS members. So, what does a “folding” or “foldable” bike have to do with this? Well, exercise. Sunshine. Laughter. And so much more. Read more

Important New CCP 998 decision: Mostafavi Law Group, APC v. Larry Rabineau, APC (2021) _ Cal.App.5th _ , 2021 WL 803685! Read more

Superstar Yoga Instructor Kelli Corder joins us again for zoom yoga. Saturday 3/20/2021 9:00 am. It’s live and you can do from your office (JR), home (Anna), or garden (Ash). Overheard at last ExComm meeting, “Listen I stink at yoga and it’s really fun.” It’s free (but Kelli accepts voluntary payments). Come join us! Read more

Kendall Toole, an instructor at Peloton will guide you through a live 30 minute Hip Hop ride on a stationary bike on Monday March 15 at 8:30am. Read more

Have you attended a What’s Up With Us yet? It’s a Zoomcast hosted by none other than Ashley Peterson, JR Richards, Frantz Farreau and DJ Kaleeen (aka Neil Kalin). We hit on real estate legal hot topics, interview special guests, and update you on all things RPLS. This month is all about solo practitioners! How to go solo or dance like Bob McCormick. You decide. Read more

1.5 Hours MCLE Webinar will address new legislation and case law that directly impacts community associations and HOA’s and association members, including new legislation regarding short term rentals; accessory dwelling units (“ADU’s” and junior ADU’s; new non-judicial foreclosure laws; new Covid-19 employment and workers compensation laws; new licensing requirements for debt collectors; the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020; Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (“FDCPA”); Board of Director conflicts of interest; defamation and community forums;… Read more