Tag Archives: Los Angeles

(THIS POST HAS BEE UPDATED.) Marquez Knolls’ view rights under attack again (Eisen vs. Tavangarian)

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Admin

Eisen, Tavangarian, Zabrucky v. McAdams, view rights, CC&Rs,  Justice Dennis M. Perluss, John L. Segal Continue reading →

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Homeowners of Encino – Zoning Primer

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Admin

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.

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Building and Zoning Code Enforcement – The Rustic Canyon-Greentree Road Case

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Admin

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 →

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HOA Board Director conflicts of interest (Castellammare litigation)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Admin

The Court of Appeal issued its decision affirming summary judgment in the long standing Castellammare litigation.  The action was filed in 2006 by Saied Kashani to challenge the  Castellammare Homeowners Association’s requirement that he erect story poles to determine the impact his … Continue reading →

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