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- 8/1/19: Infamous Rustic Canyon house finally demolished after 17 years of litigation
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View Rights in the Hollywood Hills (Rising Glen Road and the Beverly Highlands Homes Association)
One of the key features of property in the Hollywood Hills are the incredible city and ocean views enjoyed from most of the lots. However, many property owners learn after closing that their views are not fully protected. The time … Continue reading
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Tagged Beverly Highlands, Bird Streets, Rising Glen, view rights
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Anti-SLAPP and HOA Disputes
Colyear v. Rolling Hills Community Association of Rancho Palos Verdes (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 119 is a recent example of an anti-SLAPP motion being a very powerful defense weapon in HOA litigation. The term “SLAPP” means “Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation,” … Continue reading
HOA Board of Directors have a duty to act with reasonable diligence in the performance of director duties.
By Keith Turner and Justin Escano Palm Spings Villas II v. Parth is a another example of what can happen when an HOA board member “goes rogue” and tests the limits of the so-called “business judgment rule,” which HOA … Continue reading
Posted in Court Cases, HOAs, Local Laws & Ordinances
Tagged Business Judgment Rule, HOA, Homeowners Association
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Homeowners of Encino – Zoning Primer
The Homeowners of Encino’s website features an detailed introduction to zoning and planning in Los Angeles: A BRIEF PRIMER ON LAND-USE TERMINOLOGY . Thanks to Gerald A. Silver for letting us link to his excellent article.
Posted in Local Laws & Ordinances
Tagged Los Angeles, Los Angeles General Plan, planning, zoning
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Recent Developments in Neighbor vs. Neighbor Encroachment Related Disputes
By: Keith J. Turner and Angelica J. Varela Sometimes the development and use of property goes beyond the property line, such as driveways and landscaping improvements, which are called “encroachments.” (An “encroachment” is the extension of a building or other … Continue reading
Prevailing Defendant is Entitled to Attorney’s Fees – California Supreme Court Opinion in Tract 19051 v. Kemp (Yeldell)
In a unanimous decision by all seven Justices, the California Supreme Court held that in any action to enforce governing documents of a common interest development, the “prevailing party” is entitled to attorneys fees under Civil Code section 5975, even where plaintiffs fail to establish that a common interest development exists. Continue reading
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Tagged Attorney Fees, Davis Sterling, Neighbor v. Neighbor
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CEQA and View Rights
By Keith Turner and Justin Escano Another possible weapon for arsenal for view rights claims is the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In a nutshell, the CEQA law provides that if a public and private development project may create a … Continue reading
Palisades News – Pacific View Rights Center
The Pacific View Rights Center ad in Palisades News, the exiting new town paper.
Pacific Palisades Civic League – Tract 9300 website
The Pacific Palisades Civic League, the claimed guardian of Tract 9300, finally launched its own website: www.PPCL9300.org
Home Improvement and Resolving Contract Disputes: An Interview with Keith Turner of Turner Law Firm
See Keith Turner’s interview on Southern California Homes, a top site for California homes for sale, as well as New Mexico real estate, Northern California real estate and Los Angeles, CA homes for sale: Home Improvement and Resolving Contract Disputes.
Pacific View Rights Resource Center 