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Use it or Lose it – Special Tenant Notice by Sep 30

September 29, 2020 by Christopher Hanson

RESIDENTIAL LANDLORDS REQUIRED TO SEND SPECIAL NOTICE TO TENANTS BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2020   OR MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO EVICT OR COLLECT PAST DUE RENT     On August 31, 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB3088, providing a framework for California’s residential landlords to preserve their rights to later claim unpaid rent and/or evict… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Real Estate

ADR has an ODR ???

September 21, 2020 by Christopher Hanson

Is this a secret code or TXT abreviation meaning that ADR has an odor? No. ADR stands for “Alternative Dispute Resolution” which is typically Mediation or Arbitration. ODR is “On-Line Dispute Resolution” which is, Mediation or Arbitration being done “on-line.” And it works! Six months ago I’d have said: “Never gunna happen.” Now, I’m a… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Real Estate

PPP Loans (to prevent Company DEATH) and TAXES

May 1, 2020 by Christopher Hanson

The Guvm’nt giveth, and the IRS taketh away! IRS Guidance: No Tax Deductions Allowed for PPP-Paid Expenses Friday, May 1, 2020 On April 30, the IRS released guidance providing that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan borrowers may not deduct costs that are paid for with loan proceeds that are forgiven under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Covid 19, Real Estate Tagged With: ppp loan, ppp loan taxes

25% Rent Reduction? Stupid Legislation Proposed

April 26, 2020 by Christopher Hanson

California AB 828 (Ting) is another STUPID proposal by “the Guv’mnt” that’s here to help. The Bill, if passed, would mandate courts to give any tenant that declares they have suffered “increased costs for household necessities OR reduced household earnings.” No showing of proof is needed to demonstrate a “financial hardship” was created by the… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Covid 19, Real Estate Tagged With: 25% rent discount, AB 828

C.A.R. Form Redo – Who Gets the Liquidated Damages?

April 21, 2020 by Christopher Hanson

The California Association of Realtors (CAR), in response to the COVID 19 pandemic, reacted quickly and prepared template forms for its trade association members (I am one) to use in response to the myriad of issues Stay in Place (SiP) orders, job losses, banking chaos, and pre-existing contractual obligations created. The first round of Forms… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Covid 19, E&O Coverage, E&O Insurance, Real Estate, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Claims, Videos, War Story Wednesdays Tagged With: california real estate attorney, california real estate law, covid 19, housing crisis, liquidated damages

Commercial Lease – CoVid19 – Decision Making Flow Chart

April 13, 2020 by Christopher Hanson

Pandemic Lease Chart Follow these steps when analyzing your commercial lease non-rent payment issue. COVID-19 COMMERCIAL TENANCY AND FORCE MAJEURE WHITEPAPER We’ve put together a white paper on “force majeure” and “impossibility” and “frustration of purpose.” —– CLICK HERE TO READ / DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER  —– This whitepaper is not, and should not be construed to… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Covid 19, Real Estate

COVID-19 — IRC Sect 1031 — Timeline Extensions

April 10, 2020 by Christopher Hanson

On Thursday, April 9th the IRS published the IRS published Notice 2020-23 issuing gudiance granting deadline relief for 1031 Exchanges.  The Notice from the IRS leaves some issus unclear, but we have summarized key facts below: Who Qualifies? Anyone that sold relinquished property and their 45-day deadline falls between April 1st and July 15th. Anyone… CONTINUE

Filed Under: DRE, Real Estate, Real Estate Brokers Tagged With: 10 31 exchange

C.A.R. = CYA ? New CoronaVirus Forms

April 5, 2020 by Christopher Hanson

With millions confined to their homes and face-to-face meetings on hold, as you might guess, real estate transactions (especially residential ones) have been turned upside down and sideways. The California Association of Realtors (CAR) – an association of which I am a 40 year (or so) member – has been nimble, and prepared forms and… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Covid 19, Disclosures, DRE, Practice Areas, Real Estate, Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Claims Tagged With: Best Practices, California real estate, california real estate agent, california real estate attorney, california real estate law, california real estate lawyer, covid 19, housing market, real estate broker liability

Commercial Tenancy and Force Majeure Non-Payment of Rent Whitepaper

April 2, 2020 by Christopher Hanson

A rent non-payment letter received from a Tenant is not unexpected. Many hundreds of thousands of commercial tenants across the Country are sending similar letters to Landlords (indeed, some national Tenants are sending a ‘template’ to ALL their Landlords), because the Tenants’ customers are not showing up; the customers are Sheltering-in-Place (SIP). The situation Landlords… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Covid 19, Foreclosures, Insurance Claims, Real Estate, Real Estate Claims Tagged With: breach of lease, covid 19, force majeure, non payment of rent

Real Estate “Commissions” and Multiple Listing Services Under Attack? A Shot Across the Bow.

July 10, 2019 by Christopher Hanson

Love them, or hate them, real estate commissions are a mainstay of life in the industry. (Just try to say “flat fee” or “hourly fee” and listen to the crickets.) And, of course, real estate commissions are always “negotiable.” And, since they are only paid when the deal is done, they are paid out of… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Disclosures, DRE, Real Estate, Real Estate Brokers, Standard of Care, War Story Wednesdays

Breaking Up Is(n’t) Hard to Do

June 5, 2019 by Christopher Hanson

What happens when you’ve inherited property with your Meth-head brother; or now have discovered that the girlfriend you bought the house with – really was from Hell? Neither will voluntarily sell the property, split the profits and move on. Are you stuck? Nope. “The Law” has your back on this one. Calif Civil Code §… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Partition, Real Estate, Real Estate Claims Tagged With: Partition

What’s Not in Your Wallet ?

May 28, 2019 by Christopher Hanson

San Francisco press reports have revealed that a security lapse at real estate title firm has exposed 885 million records to anyone that cared to check them out. “A security lapse at First American Financial exposed bank account numbers and other sensitive information contained in 885 million files. A flaw in an internet application allowed… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Real Estate

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