Legal blog
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Eaton Fire Insurance Claims
The Eaton Fire is unfortunately, another Natural Disaster suffered by us Angelenos. It is critical that homeowners understand their rights and potential claims with their insurance companies, utility companies providing services, and other potential at fault entities. Homeowners should first file claims
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Condo Damage – Balconies and Patios – Maintenance vs Structural Repair
Many condos and townhouses include exclusive use patios and balconies. Often these patios and balconies are the source of water intrusion into the Unit. When leaks are sourced to balconies or patios, it is important to then identify the cause
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Condo Water Leaks – Is It My Window???
HOAs and their property managers often times blame unit windows for leaks into the Unit. Even if owners swap out old windows for retrofit new windows, short of holes in the glass or faulty installation, the windows are probably not
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Condo Damage Disputes – Document Your Damages
Almost exclusively, our cases involve condo damage claims against other homeowners and HOAs. It is imperative to any homeowner prosecuting claims against their HOA to prove their claims with documentary evidence including pictures. Photographs, inspection reports and summaries are critical
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HOA Disputes – Florida Condo Board Charged with Fraud and Theft
The Associated Press reported today that “Several current and former board members on one of Florida’s largest homeowners associations have been charged with stealing more than $2 million of residents’ money.” Read the Article. As a Los Angeles Condo Damage Attorney who
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Condo Damage – Damages for Annoyance and Discomfort
If you’re a condo owner who’s unit has been damaged by common pipe or roof failures, and the HOA or insurance carriers are taking their sweet time to repair common areas or compensate you for repairs, you could also be
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Condo Damage – Common Area vs. Owner Property (Separate Interest)
In almost every instance, a condominium owner’s Condominium Plan (recorded with the original CC&Rs) defines separate interest boundaries of the dwelling area as consisting of the interior surfaces of perimeter walls, floors, ceilings, windows and doors. The Condominium Plan will
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HOA Disputes – Florida Condo Board Charged with Fraud and Theft
The Associated Press reported today that "Several current and former board members on one of Florida’s largest homeowners associations have been charged with stealing more than $2 million of residents’ money." Read the Article. As a Los Angeles Condo Damage
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Condo Damage – Damages for Annoyance and Discomfort
If you're a condo owner who's unit has been damaged by common pipe or roof failures, and the HOA or insurance carriers are taking their sweet time to repair common areas or compensate you for repairs, you could also be