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- NEWS: 6/21/19 COURT OF APPEAL GUTTED VIEW RIGHTS PROVIDED BY THE MARQUEZ KNOLLS CC&Rs; Update regarding California Supreme Court review
- 8/1/19: Infamous Rustic Canyon house finally demolished after 17 years of litigation
- Horowitz/Belgari case documents
- (THIS POST HAS BEE UPDATED.) Marquez Knolls’ view rights under attack again (Eisen vs. Tavangarian)
- View Rights and Inverse Condemnation
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Fence, Tree, and Hedge Height Law
By Keith Turner and Justin Escano Fence, Tree, and Hedge Height Law Is property subject to CCRs or other recorded property specific restrictions? Local zoning – Los Angeles Municipal Code provisions Spite fence law Is property subject to CCRs or … Continue reading
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
Posted in Court Cases, HOAs, PVRC News, Uncategorized
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.
UPDATE: the Beglari house being torn down
By Keith Turner With all of its twists and turns, the Beglari case is an excellent example of just how difficult it can be to enforce Los Angeles building codes, even when multiple attorneys, retried judges, and high-end real estate … Continue reading
Posted in Court Cases, Local Laws & Ordinances, Neighbor v. Neighbor
Tagged Beglari Plaintiffs, Beglaries, City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning, Gov't Code section 36900, LADBS, LAMC, LAMC requirements, Los Angeles building codes, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Los Angeles Municipal Code section 12.07.01.C.1., Neighbor v. Neighbor
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Building and Zoning Code Enforcement – The Rustic Canyon-Greentree Road Case
Property owners have more rights and power than they realize to stop McMansion; to object to a neighbor’s construction plans; and to otherwise challenge Department of Building & Safety decisions. Many homeowners in Los Angeles and elsewhere object to … Continue reading
Pacific View Rights Resource Center 