Real Estate

This story has received quite a bit of media attention recently. An Airbnb user who moved into a Brentwood homeowner’s guesthouse over two years ago has not paid rent in more than a year and refuses to leave, instead claiming the landlord should give her $100,000 to move. The tenant has claimed she is entitled to stay rent free because the unit lacked a certificate of occupancy and had an unpermitted...

If you are thinking of buying a home in Los Angeles, it is important to be aware of the latest trends and developments in the market. Here are a few things to keep in mind: The Los Angeles real estate market is cooling off: After years of soaring prices, the Los Angeles real estate market is starting to cool off. In the first quarter of 2023, home prices in Los Angeles fell by 3.5%...

Identity theft involving fraudulent transfers of real estate occurs when someone steals another person’s identity and uses it to transfer ownership of a property to themselves or a third party. It is important to protect personal information and be vigilant in monitoring real estate transactions to prevent this type of fraud. A new e-Notification service from the LA County Assessor’s Office gives...