Author: David Swistock

Does an owner’s renovation and conversion of residential improvements into multiple units qualify for an exemption to a rent control ordinance as a new construction project?

Posted by David Swistock | Aug 14, 2023 | Bay Area, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions |

NCR Properties LP, v. City of Berkeley

May a mortgage lender foreclose on the secured property to collect on a debt discharged by a bankruptcy court?

Posted by David Swistock | Aug 4, 2023 | Laws and Regulations, Loan Products, Mortgages, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions |

In re: Gerald N. Reed

May a landlord maintain an unlawful detainer (UD) action against a tenant who temporarily leaves the property while an unnamed occupant continues in possession?

Posted by David Swistock | Aug 2, 2023 | Laws and Regulations, Property Management, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions |

Sleep E-Z LLC., v. Lopez

May a debtor claim an automatic homestead exemption when they move back into a personal residence after filing a bankruptcy petition?

Posted by David Swistock | Jul 28, 2023 | Finance, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions |

In re: Jaswinder Singh Bhangoo

Is a commercial tenant excused from rent obligations during a pandemic which frustrates their purpose for occupying a premises when a lease agreement contains a force majeure provision?

Posted by David Swistock | Jul 24, 2023 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions |

SVAP III Poway Crossings, LLC. v. Fitness International LLC.

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