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Removable Soffit Vents Offer Effective Solution for Balcony Safety and Inspection Law Compliance

Posted by Scott Riffenburgh on Jan 5, 2021 2:46:33 PM

If you have been following our series of articles about balcony inspection laws in California, you are well aware of the fact that water trapped inside unvented balcony soffits can result in damage to the interior wood structural components, which can lead to ...

Topics: California, Law, Scott Riffenburgh, Balcony, Water Intrusion Investigation

Posted by Bridget Palitz on Jan 5, 2021 2:24:19 PM

SUBJECT: Construction Dispute Involving Custom Luxury Home

Topics: Construction Forensics, Testifying Expert, California, Steve Hill, Custom Homes, From Our Case Files, Custom Home Construction

Posted by Brian L. Hill on Sep 1, 2020 1:00:01 PM

By understanding key terms in California’s balcony laws (SB721 and SB326), owners and managers can avoid being misled by less informed service providers – or worse.

When California first passed SB721, and later SB326, there were ...

Topics: California, Law, Balcony

Posted by Bill Kennedy, CPA on May 27, 2020 3:35:19 PM

Lasting Impacts of COVID-19 on California Development

COVID-19 has forever changed America’s image of what constitutes a safe residential community. Once considered the epitome of the America Dream, ...

Topics: Real Estate Development, CM/Development Services, California, Bill Kennedy

Posted by Alan Nevin on May 11, 2020 9:05:51 PM

The impact of COVID-19 on our economy is unmistakable. Is it like 1929? I think not. Is it very serious? Absolutely. But, to accurately gauge the severity of the situation, we need to look at the national economy, first and ...

Topics: Economics, Real Estate Development, Alan Nevin, San Diego, California, Publications

Posted by Alan Nevin on Mar 3, 2020 10:19:22 AM

I recently had the opportunity to prepare a utility demand forecast for the Otay Water District. After completing my on-line research and chatting with a few border-friendly clients, I took the occasion to spend a day at the border.

Topics: Economics, Real Estate Development, San Diego, Market Research, California, Land Development

Posted by Brian L. Hill on Jan 26, 2020 12:30:00 PM

Passed in September 2019 and taking effect this month, California Assembly Bill 1482 puts a cap on rental increases for apartments. For tenants’ rights and affordable housing advocates, this is seen as a major win. For apartment owners and ...

Topics: CM/Development Services, Property Owner/Manager, Apartments, Rental Property, California, Brian Hill, Law, Scott Riffenburgh, Multifamily, Publications, Real Estate Portfolio Analysis, Real Estate Asset Management

Posted by Bruce Bergman, AIA on Jan 25, 2020 10:00:00 AM

For the AEC industry in California, 2020 will be a year of change. As of January 1, the 2019 California Building Standards Code (Title 24) is in effect for all new construction and renovation projects.

Topics: Architecture, Construction Forensics, California, Green Building, Energy, Title 24, Sustainability, Law, Publications