California State Court Follows "No Place No Case" Doctrine. In Thurston v. Midvale Corp., 39 Cal. App. 5th 634, 640-41 (Sep 3, 2019) , the Court closely followed 9th circut Federal Case, Robles vs Domino's Pizza. On the one hand, the Court allowed an ADA website...
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Building spec homes as a real estate investment
The real estate market is booming in many places in California, and it may be tempting to build a spec house for people who want to make money from an investment. Where housing supplies are limited and many people are interested in newly built properties, there may be...
ADA lawsuits are now taking aim at gift cards
You may have taken every possible step to provide accessibility to your customers with disabilities, as required in the Americans with Disabilities Act. This may include replacing steps with ramps, widening doorways, adding grab bars in the bathrooms and anything else...
Why home buyers need cash reserves
Those who are looking to buy a home in California or any other state must be financially stable enough to do so. Generally speaking, banks will require borrowers to have an equivalent of up to three months' worth of income in a savings account. Furthermore, buyers may...
Tips for selling homes during the winter months
Selling a home during the holiday season may be a challenge for homeowners in California and throughout the country. Part of the challenge of selling a home in November or December is that real estate agents, loan officers and others may have limited hours. This means...
Pros and cons of buying a relatively expensive home
People in California who are in the market to purchase real estate might fall in love with a home that puts the others in the neighborhood to shame. The highest-priced home on the block, though, is sometimes the worst with regard to future value and potential gains....
Commercial real estate insurance rates on the rise
Commercial real estate owners in California may be concerned about the growth they could face in property insurance rates. In 2019, there were 14 severe weather incidents across the country, including tornadoes, flooding and heavy winds that caused billions of dollars...
Reasons some are putting off a home purchase
Only 21% of Americans think that now is a good time to buy a house according to a poll conducted by Fannie Mae. This is down from 28% from September, and the new data follows a summer in which the overall housing market was strong. Buyers in California and throughout...
Tips for selling small homes
Tiny homes have become popular in California and throughout much of America. Generally speaking, these homes offer about 400 square feet of living space, and they are designed for those who are seeking a minimalist lifestyle. While they may be attractive to their...
Click-by lawsuits may target your hotel website
If you own a hotel in California, you are probably aware that you are a target for drive-by lawsuits for non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This act requires you to provide access for those with disabilities to all public areas of your building....