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According to California Penal Code Section 602 trespassing is entering or remaining on the property of another person without a right or permission to do so.
There are various types of trespassing under California law and each of them has specific elements of the crime, but here are some basic elements that are common for most forms of California trespass. So, prosecutor must be able to establish the following element in order to prove that a defendant is guilty of trespassing:
If a person can prove that he initially had the owner’s consent to enter the property you he won’t be considered guilty under the California Penal Code Section 602.
In order to convicted for the type of trespass that includes occupying another person’s property the defendant must in some way deprive the owner of the use or enjoyment his property for a continuous period of time. If defendant can show that his presence on the property did not affect the owner’s right to use or enjoy the property, he can’t be guilty of this type of trespass.
If you are charged for the type of trespass that involves interfering or obstructing on the property such as business activity then you must have actually interfered with or obstructed that business. If you didn't do so you can’t be convicted of criminal trespass.
In California criminal trespassing charges can be filed as infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies. The following are penalties for California trespass.
The trespass is charged as an infraction in case the defendant willfully entered another person’s land and fence enclosed the land, or a “no trespassing” signs were hung at intervals of no less than three to a mile.
The penalties for California trespass penalties charged as an infraction can include:
The majority of trespass cases are charged as misdemeanors and penalties can include:
California aggravated trespass occurs when the defendant makes credible threat to physically injure a person and then within 30 days of the threat actually enters that person’s property to seemingly carry out that threat. In California law aggravated trespass is considered a wobbler and it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on specific circumstances of the offense.
California felony trespass penalties include the following:
For answers to any other questions you may still have about California Penal Code 602 PC Trespassing charges or to discuss your case confidentially with our team of experienced California criminal defense attorneys.
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Under California Vandalism Penal Code Section 594(a) it is prohibited to maliciously deface, damage, or destroy someone else's property.
In order to prove the commitment of vandalism, a prosecutor must prove the following elements:
California Penal Code Section 594 applies both to public and personal property that you own jointly with someone else. So you are not allowed to damage, destroy or deface public property, property owned by another individual or even property that you own jointly with another person.
There are many types of vandalism in California, but the most common are: graffiti (any unauthorized drawing or writing on property with any kind of tool), slashing tires or damaging car paint, damaging mailboxes, breaking windows, damaging telephone wires or other public works equipment.
Oftentimes, when we think of the relationship between an attorney and their client, we simply assume that there are little to no complications as the relationship ought to be fairly straightforward. It is a professional relationship that confers with it a certain amount of trust and loyalty.
In other words, the client and the lawyer have entered into an understanding in which they have agreed to work together for a particular dispute, issue, or case.
As a result of this agreement, whatever is in the client’s best interest becomes the lawyer’s objective responsibility to determine, advise, and inform throughout the entirety of their client-lawyer relationship.
Since the client’s best interest becomes the lawyer’s responsibility, it is that lawyer’s legal duty to do everything in their power to help the client.
As such, it makes sense that a lawyer cannot have two clients at the same time whose interests are not aligned. In other words, there cannot be a conflict of interest between the clients that the lawyer represents, otherwise there may be a high chance that the lawyer will not be able to fulfill their loyalties and legal duties to those clients.
When a gym member experiences an injury at a gym or a fitness center as a result of an unreasonably dangerous condition or some other negligence, he may be able to sue the gym for caused injuries and recover money damages suffered from the gym related injury.
Before filing a personal injury lawsuit several important issues must be considered:
Gym can be liable if the injury is proven to be causes by the facility’s fault. This can be due to construction hazards, faulty equipment, or improper maintenance procedures. The gym has a certain degree of responsibility to ensure the members well being.
Some specific situations or examples when an injured person may sue the gym and seek compensation include:
California Penal Code Sections 451 and 452 address the crime of arson. It is illegal to willfully, maliciously or recklessly burn a property, forest, a piece of land or a structure, or to assist another in committing the same act. A person can also be charged with arson if he set fire at own property in an attempt to commit insurance fraud.
The prosecutor must prove the following element to charge a person under California Penal Code Section 451 “malicious arson”
The prosecutor must prove the following element to charge a person under California Penal Code Section 451 “reckless arson”
According California Penal Code Section 647(a) it is prohibited to engage or solicit another person to engage in lewd or dissolute conduct in any public place or in a place open to the public or exposed to the public view.
To prove that the defendant is guilty of engaging in lewd conduct, a prosecutor must prove following elements:
HOAs otherwise known as Homeowners Association, will have its own HOA bylaws, rules and regulations, as outline in its Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, or CC&Rs for short.
The CC&Rs act as the governing documents by which the HOA conducts its business, which is usually to ensure that the properties within the planned community have as high of a market value as possible. However, there are also bylaws to beware of, as there are some key differences between the HOA bylaws and the CC&Rs.
To be clear, the CC&Rs serve as the legal binding document that outlines the guidelines for the planned community, as well as how all of the members within that community should conduct themselves.
CC&Rs are recorded and archived within the county records of whichever county the property is located. Basically, that’s all a really fancy way of saying that the CC&Rs are legally binding and getting out of it is extremely difficult since it gets recorded and reported to county officials. It also goes without saying that upon purchasing a home within a planned community, you automatically become a member of the homeowners’ association there, whether you like it or not.
Put simply, the CC&Rs are the rules of your community. Those can include many differences protocols, regulations, and some of them can be very oddly specific (link here to the previous article).
One of the most frequently-charged drug crimes is possession of a controlled substance, under California Health and Safety Code 11350 Possession of a Controlled Substance. It is prohibited possessing certain controlled substances without a valid prescription. Controlled substance is a chemical or a drug whose possession, manufacture, and use are regulated by the United States "Controlled Substances Act".
Unlike Health and safety code 11365 which governs unlawful use of controlled substance, In order to being convicted of Health and Safety Code Section 11350 Possession of a Controlled Substance, the following elements must be established:
The rise of the app-based sharing economy has led to many insurance challenges. States like California have taken steps to protect consumers. From homesharing to ridesharing, the U.S. population is embracing the sharing economy. People frequently rent cars through platforms like Turo or use ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft.
California Public Utilities Commission Regulating Ridesharing
California was the first state to regulate ridesharing services. It requires companies to obtain a license from the California Public Utilities Commission, provide a minimum of $1 million in insurance, conduct vehicle inspections, and offer driver training programs.
Liability Issues with Rental Sharing Economy Apps
When an accident occurs involving a vehicle rented through an app like Turo, liability issues may arise. California's AB 1871 bill specifically addresses liability for car-sharing. Under this law, Turo is considered the vehicle owner during the rental period. The law also prevents your insurance company from canceling your policy due to participation in car sharing.
Is Turo Liable for Insurance Purposes During the Rental Period?
The catch with purchasing a home or a condo in a co-op, planned unit development (PUD), or common interest development (CID) in California, is that you also automatically become a member of a homeowners’ association (HOA) club. The club, while exclusive, is not necessarily the kind of club you would want to be a part of just for the name or the bragging rights. This is because with your membership to an HOA, you automatically give up a lot of control over your own property. Clearly, if you are in the market to spend a lot of money on a new property, you probably want as many freedoms with it as you would expect, therefore, it is crucial you understand the ways that being a member of an HOA can limit those freedoms.
A homeowners’ association is comprised of members who own property within the subdivision. Most HOAs are operated by a board of directors, usually made up of a small group of volunteer homeowners.
All members of the HOA must agree to abide by certain rules and regulations which are outlined in the covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) section of the agreement.
California Penal Code section 594 requires that defendant “maliciously” commit vandalism. If the action was unintentional, accidental or negligent it serves as a valid legal defense.
In case defendant actually owned the damaged, destroyed or defaced property he should not be found guilty or charged with the offense.
In case the “victim” gave his permission to damage or destroy the property, then defendant did not commit the crime of vandalism.
In case the value of the defaced, damaged, or destroyed property is less than $400, defendant can only be charged with misdemeanor vandalism. If the value of property is $400 or more, then vandalism becomes a wobbler and the defendant can be charged with either a felony or a misdemeanor.
Vandalism crimes are generally eligible for a probation sentence.
Probation terms can include restraining orders, repayment of the damaged property, community service, required counseling. Felony probation requires the defendant to check in with a probation officer, whereas misdemeanor probation does not require the supervision of a probation officer.
If the value of the vandalized and or damaged property is less than $400 the penalties for misdemeanor vandalism under penal code 594 is as follows:
If the value of the vandalized and or damaged property is more than $400 the penalties for misdemeanor vandalism under penal code 594 is as follows:
Penalties for felony vandalism under penal code 594 are as follows:
Defendant’s driver’s License can be suspended up to 2 years. In case the defendant has no license at the time, the Court can suspend the issuance of the license for up to three years.
For answers to any other questions you may still have about California Penal Code 594 or to discuss your case confidentially with our team of experienced California criminal defense attorneys.
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A lawyer is not allowed to misrepresent or conceal the dual representation. Simultaneous conflicts of interest can result from the lawyer’s responsibilities to another client, a former client, or a third party or from the lawyer’s own interests.
In the event that a conflict of interest arises between a lawyer and their clients, there are already established rules that the attorney must follow.
Firstly, the lawyer must clearly identify the client or clients that this conflict affects or may affect. Then, he must determine whether or not a conflict of interest does exist as well as whether or not he can still represent the client despite the existence of the conflict by means of written, informed consent.
While it may sound counter-intuitive at first, a lawyer can, in certain circumstances, represent two clients whose interests are not necessarily perfectly aligned–if and only if they both consent to it after being informed of the risks and challenges that may come about due to that representation.
The complications to the issue of conflict of interest mainly come up due to the fact that a conflict of interest can exist before representation is established, during the client-lawyer relationship, and even potentially after it is over.
The reasons for this vary widely but generally it is always the responsibility of the lawyer or law firm to do their own internal research and determine whether or not it is legal, advisable, and safe to offer up representation of a client. Furthermore, as a general rule it is not favorable nor ideal to be represented by a lawyer or law firm that has a client whose interests do not align with yours.
If the conflict cannot be resolved by means of informed consent of the involved clients, then it is expected that the lawyer withdraw from the representation.
One of the core aspects of being a lawyer is to faithfully represent a client and all of their best interests once the client-lawyer relationship gets established and, as such, if an unresolvable conflict of interest arises, then it is only natural for the lawyer to withdraw from the representation. If he does not, then he cannot faithfully represent his client or clients and that goes contrary to the ethos of the profession.
Our lawyers in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA, at KAASS LAW believe in the integrity that comes with the legal profession and we stand to uphold it at all costs.
We thoroughly search our database to avoid such problems and we work with clients to ensure their needs and interests are always met. In the event that you feel you may have been represented by a lawyer or law firm who failed to inform you of a conflict of interest or who deliberately took on your representation regardless, we encourage you to give us a toll free call at (310) 943-1171 to speak to our defense attorneys today.
We will fight to right the wrongs of other malicious firms or lawyer and we stand by our client’s best interests always. At KAASS LAW, we know exactly where our loyalties lie–with our clients.
Some of the common injuries that gym accidents can cause:
Gym owners must use reasonable care to discover any unsafe conditions; they are also responsible for fixing dangerous conditions and warn the gym members about those dangers. In case a property owner is unable to fix the dangerous condition he must put up a notice or warning of the hazard. A person injured in fitness center may be able to recover damages for medical bills, hospital bills, physical or occupational therapy, medical supplies, lost wages, pain and suffering, lost earning capacity, punitive damages and property damage.
The more popular legal defenses that fitness facilities such as LA Fitness or 24 Hour Fitness may use to defend gym accident lawsuits include the following defenses.
Assumption of risk is a legal defense that makes liable a person who engaged in strenuous physical activity. The gym owners can prove that the victim assumed the risk of injury, knew he could get hurt at the gym and chose to join anyway.
Generally, most gyms and fitness facilities require their members to sign a waiver of liability. While, others gyms or fitness centers may post disclaimers that all members are working out at their own risk.
Moreover, gyms generally include a release of liability waiver within their membership contract which depending on the language ultimately releases the gym and its employees from liability in the event the member suffers an injury and wants to file a personal injury lawsuit against the gym. However, a gym and fitness facility can not completely reveal themselves from absolute liability. The skilled Glendale personal injury attorney at KAASS LAW have been able to successfully sue and recover money damages for injuries suffered at a fitness facility with the existence of release of liability waiver.
In California a victim can sue a fitness center or a gym in California for suffering an injury due to::
As such, a release of liability gym waiver can be considered void if it is overly broad or violates public policy.
In some cases gym accidents are caused by a defective piece of exercise equipment. A part of workout equipment can break and cause a person to lose control of the equipment and suffer an injury.
According to California's products liability law, the company who manufactured, designed, or sold the defective workout/fitness equipment product is liable for caused injuries. The injured person does not have to prove the company was negligent. In product defect cases, strict liability can be imposed for manufacturing defects, design defects, and failure-to-warn defects.
Have you been injured due to a gym accident in California? If so, we invite you to hire our dedicated Los Angeles gym accident lawyers today. You can rely on our experienced lawyer to carefully analyze the facts of your case to prove the facts necessary.
To schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers, call Kaass law today at (310) 943-1171 or send us an email through our online appointment form.
The term “structure” includes not only inhabited or uninhabitable residence but also tunnels, bridges, tents and power. The term “property” includes any personal property of another person like furniture, vehicle, clothing etc.
The fire was an accident
If a person can prove that the fire started accidentally, was absolutely an unintended and went out of control, he won’t be considered guilty of these crimes. There are situation when a person unintentionally created high risk of a fire, but was unaware of the risk because was impaired or voluntarily intoxicated (was drunk or on drugs as a result of his own actions). Though the person was incapable of understanding or appreciating the risk that will not serve as a defense to California Penal Code Section reckless burning charge.
Lack of Sufficient Evidence
Most arson cases are built with only on circumstantial evidence, with no witnesses. The physical evidence does not show the person started a fire, this make the prosecutor’s case very difficult to prove.
The fire was not the reason of arson
Before a person can be convicted of arson, the prosecution needs to prove that arson even took place. Arson is a crime which requires very sophisticated technical investigation.
Penalties for California arson charges vary a great deal, depending on: the nature of the burned property, the defendant's criminal history and whether someone was injured as a result of the fire.
Under PC 451 malicious arson is always a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the California state prison. The potential prison terms are:
The defendant can face an additional fine up to $50,000 or twice the amount of expected financial gain from the fire.
In California it is not illegal to engage in a sexual activity in public. It's only considered unlawful in case person knew or reasonably should have known of the presence of another one who was likely to be offended.
The term “public” is broadly interpreted in lewd conduct cases. It can be a place open to the public such as a vehicle parked by the road, a hallway in an apartment building, shopping malls, adult book stores, public bathrooms. Locations like home, hotel room, place of business are not considered public places. But there can still be a violation of Penal Code 647(a) in case a person can be seen through an open window or door with no blinds or curtains.
Defendant didn't do anything lewd or dissolute
In case the defendant did not touch himself or another person in a way that can be considered as lewd or dissolute act then he is not considered guilty. The prosecutor has the burden of prove that the defendant was engaged in lewd conduct.
Defendant had a reasonable belief that no one was present
This crime requires that person intentionally expose himself in a public place where other people were in plain view or in an area where people usually gather. Unless defendant knew that someone would likely see him and be offended, he won’t be considered guilty Under Penal Code 647(a).
Conduct Was Not In A Public Place
In case the sexual activity took place on private property or an area where the public is not invited then it is not considered a lewd conduct.
Under California PC Section 647(a) engaging in or soliciting another to engage in lewd conduct is a misdemeanor offense, and the penalties are the following:
However, judges usually place first time offenders on probation with little or no jail time. A misdemeanor conviction carries an informal or summary probation for three years. A conviction for lewd conduct in public does not require defendant to register as a sex offender.
For answers to any other questions you may still have about California Penal Code 647(a) or to discuss your case confidentially with our team of experienced California criminal defense attorneys, give us a call at (310) 943-1171. Our lawyers in Glendale, Los Angeles County, CA, are highly dedicated to serving the needs of our clients.
For example, the CC&Rs may say that you need to keep your garage door shut or they might forbid you from painting your house a certain color. Basically, the CC&Rs tell you what you can and cannot do with your property because it is in a planned community.
Other things that CC&Rs frequently regulate include:
As you can see, there are lots of things to watch out for in a CC&Rs since they can be so particular about what is and is not allowed. If you don’t heed the rules set forth by the CC&Rs, then the homeowners’ association can fine you penalty fees and potentially even force you to give up the house for frequent violations.
By The Way... Bylaws are Different
So, now that we have gone over what CC&Rs are... It’s time to tackle the other elephant in the room: HOA Bylaws. To do that, we have to first understand what an HOA is and how it is set up. A homeowners’ association is almost always established as a nonprofit corporation so that they can spearhead and manage private, planned communities.
Just as with other corporations, an HOA must be governed by a board of directors whom the members elect and a set of rules called bylaws must be written into effect.
The bylaws state how the HOA conducts its operations and business and they contain all of the information and details necessary to run the HOA as a business. Therefore, just like other businesses and corporations, HOA bylaws discuss matters like:
As you can see, the HOA is filled with bureaucracy and much of its internal processes are very boring and time consuming. Of course, because it needs to be run by the people who are its members, that means that your neighbors within the planned community are all going to be present at these proceedings and meetings.
This can amount to quite a lot of neighborhood drama if people disagree upon which rules or laws to set or remove from the bylaws or CC&Rs. Therefore, as a minimum level of precaution we warn and strongly advise all of our clients who are considering purchasing a home in an HOA community to take some time and to familiarize themselves with both the CC&Rs as well as the bylaws of the HOA so that you can be aware of any neighborhood restrictions and prohibitions.
Contact our California homeowner association lawyer if you have a dispute with your HOA, HOA insurance claims, HOA penalty, adverse action taken against you by HOA for failing to follow California Homeowners’ Associations and CC&Rs, or any other HOA related matter.
We break down the details to you very clearly so you do not fall into a costly trap later and we can also help you fight some of the ridiculously restrictive rules and regulations of some CC&Rs. If you have any questions or concerns surrounding homeowners’ associations and the covenants, conditions and restrictions that they may come with, we highly encourage you to give us a toll free call at (310) 943-1171 to speak to our California homeowner association lawyers today.
According to California Health and Safety Code a "controlled substance" can include a wide range of drugs, including, but not limited to stimulants, hallucinogens, depressants, opiates, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, PCP.
There are three types of controlled substance possession: actual possession, constructive possession and joint possession. Actual possession of a controlled substance means having drugs on person with immediate or direct physical control over it. Constructive possession means not having drugs on person but having the authority to control the possession of drugs. This means that the defendant does not need to be caught with drugs in his direct possession in order to be charged under HS 11350(a). Having joint possession means sharing actual or constructive possession with at least one other person.
The defendant is excused from violation of Health and Safety Code 11350 as long as he held valid prescription for the drug and the possession was consistent with the purpose of the prescription. A legal written prescription is given form physician, dentist, podiatrist, or veterinarian licensed to practice in state. This defense won’t apply if the defendant possessed a fraudulent prescription for the drug or was found in possession of more drugs than was prescribed.
Temporary possession will serve as a legal defense in case the defendant possessed the drugs with the aim to dispose or destroy them for terminating its unlawful possession. This defense won’t absolve the defendant from criminal culpability in case he exercise control over the drug but willingly dispose it.
Health & Safety Code section 11350 specifically punishes for the possession of something illegal. Therefore, in case the defendant did not actually or constructively possess the controlled substance then he can't be committed in violation under the essence of this law.
According to Health & Safety Code section 11350 the defendant must be aware of the presence of controlled substance and knew its nature or character as a controlled substance. Therefore, knowledge is an essential part of this crime. In case the defendant wasn’t aware that the possessed drugs were illegal, he must be acquitted of illegal possession
Possession of controlled substances under Health and Safety Code 11350 is misdemeanor. Penalties for conviction are the following:
If the defendant has prior convictions for especially serious felonies, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, sex crimes against a child under 14, or sexually violent offenses he will face felony penalties such as sixteen months, two or three 3years in prison. Additionally, in case the defendant is not a citizen of the United States, a conviction for possession of illegal drugs can lead to deportation, denial of reentry and denial of naturalization.
For answers to any other questions you may still have about California Health and Safety Code 11350, about being present while controlled substances are used, or to discuss your case confidentially with our team of experienced California criminal defense attorneys, give us a call at (310) 943-1171. Our lawyers in Glendale, Los Angeles County, CA, are highly dedicated to serving the needs of our clients.
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The AB 1871 bill makes Turo liable for insurance instead of your personal coverage. Once the $1M insurance limit is exceeded, Turo becomes responsible. Turo must also indemnify you in any civil action, replacing your personal insurance unless the incident results from willful negligence. Turo’s Third-Party Automobile Liability Insurance includes property damage claims and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UIM/UM) coverage.
California Turo Car Rental Accident Lawyer
If you’re involved in a peer-to-peer car rental accident in California, contact our experienced Turo car rental accident lawyer. Our attorneys have extensive experience securing significant settlements from insurance companies known for denying claims. We’ll thoroughly review your case to gather the necessary evidence. To schedule a free consultation, call KAASS LAW at (310) 943-1171 or contact us via our online appointment form.
These CC&Rs limit the freedoms of individual homeowners’ by putting executive and decision-making rights into the clutches of the homeowners’ association at large. In doing this, the agreement serves as a legally binding document that allows others within the community to make decisions about what you can and cannot do with your property on your behalf.
Okay, so far, the whole things sounds awful, right? Well, the thing is there is not really much good that comes out of homeowners’ associations for most people: some associations fancy themselves neighborhood officers and enforce every rule with the same zeal that a cop might have for giving someone a ticket on their morning commute to work, whereas others are far more chilled out and do not really bother to interfere with their members’ lives.
As a general rule of thumb, most homeowners’ associations will always want to make decisions that serve to improve the value of the houses in the community. While that may sound like a very noble intention, it often means that the association gets the ability to dictate very constrictive regulations on the entire community living there.
Since these agreements and their CC&Rs that come with them are legally binding, you will absolutely want to be sure that you have read up on the details of the agreement. Otherwise, you might end up purchasing a property where the CC&Rs are incompatible with your lifestyle. For instance, many CC&Rs outright prohibit you from painting your house certain colors, specify which colors of curtains or blind are acceptable if they are visible from the street, and even detail what kinds of front yard landscaping or pruning you can do. Honestly, there is virtually no limit to how weirdly specific the rules in CC&Rs in an HOA can get. Some common examples that they can restrict or regulate include:
As such, it is always in your best interest to read your the provisions outlined in your CC&R's thoroughly and carefully.
Another negative aspect of homeowners’ associations is that once you own property within the community, getting any help or relief from overbearing restrictive CC&Rs is extremely difficult. Most likely, you will have to submit a detailed application with a hefty fee for a variance, ask for your neighbors’ express permissions, and maybe even attend formal hearings and proceedings to see what is decided about your case. The bureaucratic processes only worsen if you want to make any structural changes to your house, like adding a room or building a fence. In those cases, you will most likely have to receive formal permission from the association, in addition to complying with city zoning laws.
The last straw for most prospective buyers is the fact that homeowners’ associations almost always require members to pay fees on a monthly basis, which can feel an awful lot like paying for rent on top of your mortgage.
These fees are to cover costs for ‘common property’ maintenance such as pools, golf courses, gardens, walkways, and other facilities. Sometimes, the fees can run as high as hundreds of extra dollars a month. Worse still, lots of homeowners’ associations give their boards permission to raise the costs by up to 20% per year as well as imposing new taxes and fees into the final cost without even requiring a membership vote.
When a HOA fails to maintain that common areas, misuses HOA funds, the HOA may be in breach of their fiduciary duties of HOA Board Members. An HOA board member is typically only personally liable in these lawsuits if the member breached his or her fiduciary duty to the HOA. Often times in HOA can find themselves liable during homeowners insurance claim disputes amongst neighbors which generally result in a lengthy litigation battle.
If you are worried about any of the restrictions we mentioned earlier, or if you have concerns that homeowners’ association fees may get out of hand, you should definitely refrain from purchasing a property that requires you to become a member of an HOA. Make sure you do your research thoroughly about the exact terms and conditions that the property entails, because most times the sales agents for units within a community will not ever warn you of these restrictions. They do a great job of selling you the property–and a poor job of telling you about the baggage and the bureaucracy the property comes with.
At KAASS LAW, our California homeowner association lawyers believe that your home is a sacred place and running into problems with your HOA and insurance claims can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. Making the move to own instead of renting is a huge stride toward future financial success for anyone, and we want that process to be as rewarding and stress-free as it can be for our clients. We break down the details to you very clearly so you do not fall into a costly trap later and we can also help you fight some of the ridiculously restrictive rules and regulations of some CC&Rs. If you have any questions or concerns surrounding homeowners’ associations and the covenants, conditions and restrictions that they may come with, we highly encourage you to give us a toll free call at (310) 943-1171 to speak to our California homeowner association lawyers today.