Los Angeles Real Estate Lawyers

Our Los Angeles real estate attorneys and lawyers advise clients at every stage of commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale transactions, helping manage risk, streamline closings, and protect long-term asset value in an increasingly complex legal environment.

We regularly assist clients with:

• Strategic Transaction Documents: Preparation and negotiation of Letters of Intent (LOIs) and comprehensive Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs).
• Ancillary Closing Documents: Drafting and review of broker agreements, escrow instructions, subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements (SNDAs), and estoppel certificates.
• 2026 Disclosure and Compliance Guidance: Advising on emerging disclosure requirements, including AB 723. Effective January 1, 2026, AB 723 mandates a ‘conspicuous statement’ for digitally altered listing images and requires that an unaltered version or a direct link to the original image be provided to ensure transparency and mitigate misrepresentation risk

We assist sellers, buyers, and brokers in mitigating the heightened risk of misrepresentation, rescission, and criminal exposure under the Business & Professions Code.

• Comprehensive Due Diligence: Coordination and legal review of title, survey, zoning, land use, and environmental matters.
• Upzoning and Entitlement Strategy: For developers and investors, evaluating project feasibility under SB 79, which overrides local zoning to permit up to 160 dwelling units per acre and heights up to 95 feet near qualifying Tier 1 transit corridors.

Our attorneys work closely with brokers, lenders, consultants, and escrow professionals to ensure transactions proceed efficiently from negotiation through closing while addressing issues unique to the Los Angeles real estate market. Whether acquiring a multi-family project in Santa Monica or disposing of a commercial or industrial property in Downtown Los Angeles, we provide the sophisticated legal counsel necessary to achieve your objectives.

We guide clients through every stage of financing, from loan origination to closing, ensuring that deals are legally sound, fully compliant with 2026 transparency mandates, and aligned with business objectives.

We regularly advise on:

• Permanent Real Estate Secured Loans – Long-term financing for commercial properties.
• Construction Loans – Funding for ground-up development and major renovations.
• Mixed-Collateral Loans – Complex loans secured by multiple property types across California.
• Lines of Credit – Flexible credit facilities for real estate investors and operators.
• Loan Modifications, Workouts, & Restructuring – Tailored solutions for distressed or evolving financing needs.
• 2026 Regulatory Compliance – Comprehensive guidance on SB 362

This law prohibits the deceptive use of ‘factor rates’ or ‘fee rates’ in commercial financing offers of $500,000 or less and mandates repeated APR disclosures during every stage of negotiation, effective January 1, 2026. 

We also assist “covered providers” in preparing their mandatory Commercial Financing Annual Reports for the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), due by March 15, 2026.

Our firm has represented national and regional banks, including Wells Fargo Bank, First Hawaiian Bank, and HAB Bank, as well as private investors. This dual perspective allows us to deliver counsel grounded in both institutional rigor and deep local Los Angeles market knowledge

We provide comprehensive legal services to ensure Davis-Stirling compliance, protect the association’s fiscal and structural integrity, and support effective governance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Our services include:

• Drafting and Enforcing CC&Rs: Tailoring governing documents to satisfy evolving state mandates while maintaining community standards and protecting the association’s long-term interests.
• HOA Governance & Disputes: Managing high-stakes board elections, recalls, and member disputes under 2026 procedural rules, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes.
• Board Member & Management Guidance: Providing strategic counsel on fiduciary duties, open meeting act requirements, and executive sessions, helping boards and management act confidently within their legal obligations.
• 2026 Compliance & Mandatory Safety Mandates:
  • Structural Safety & Disclosures (SB 326 & SB 410): While the initial deadline for mandatory inspections of exterior elevated elements (balconies, decks, and walkways) was January 1, 2025, the enforcement landscape has shifted. As of January 1, 2026, under SB 410, these inspection reports must be disclosed to prospective buyers during escrow. We advise associations on mitigating “negligence per se” exposure and addressing insurance non-renewals related to inspection status.
  • Disaster Rebuild Protections (SB 625): Effective January 1, 2026, HOAs are prohibited from enforcing CC&Rs that block homeowners from rebuilding structures destroyed in a declared disaster (fire, flood, earthquake). We assist boards in updating architectural guidelines to accommodate “substantially similar” reconstructions, including up to 110% of the original square footage and height.
  • EV Charging & Insurance (SB 770): As of January 1, 2026, HOAs may no longer require homeowners to list the association as an “additional insured” on personal EV charger policies. We help boards update license agreements and master policies to navigate this specific shift in liability.
  • Fine Caps & Enforcement (AB 130): Navigating the $100 cap on non-safety-related fines, which took effect in late 2025. We develop alternative enforcement strategies, including Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) and injunctive relief, where traditional fining structures are no longer sufficient to deter high-impact violations.
  • ADU & JADU Mandates (SB 543): Advising on governing document amendments to accommodate state-mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit rights. As of 2026, permitting agencies must review these applications within 15 business days, and we ensure association rules do not conflict with these ministerial approval standards.

Our attorneys combine regulatory expertise, practical HOA experience, and local Los Angeles knowledge to help boards manage compliance, mitigate risk, and maintain harmonious community operations in 2026 and beyond.

We provide strategic guidance on lease negotiation, drafting, and enforcement, helping clients navigate complex leasing structures while protecting long-term asset value in an increasingly regulated environment.

Lease Negotiation & Drafting

We negotiate and draft leases for a wide range of properties:

Asset Classes: Office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use properties
Specialty Real Estate: Shopping centers, manufacturing facilities, and raw land

Ancillary Lease Documentation

We prepare all supporting lease documents, including:

• Work letters for tenant improvements and 2026 electrification/decarbonization upgrades
• Subordination, non-disturbance, and attornment agreements (SNDAs), estoppel certificates, guarantees, and letters of credit
• Assignments and subleases, including recapture and profit-sharing provisions

Lease Modifications & Terminations

We handle lease modifications, terminations, and restructurings, including matters arising in bankruptcies, workouts, and distressed property scenarios.

2026 Regulatory Compliance

• Complying with SB 1103 Qualified Tenant Protections: Implementing SB 1103 protections, including the 90-day notice requirement for lease terminations for Qualified Commercial Tenants with three or more years of occupancy
• Language Justice & Mandated Translations: Helping landlords comply with requirements to provide certified lease translations in Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or Korean when negotiations occurred primarily in those languages. Failure to provide a translation gives tenants an ongoing, non-waivable right to rescind the lease.
• CAM & Operating Expense Transparency: Implementing 2026 standards for Building Operating Costs, including proportionate allocation, detailed itemized documentation (contractor invoices, receipts, and contracts), and a 30-day audit right for tenants upon written request.

Trusted by family offices, property managers, and institutional investors, our attorneys have advised on commercial lease deals totaling more than $1 billion. As specialists in ground lease transactions, clients rely on us for guidance in complex leasing arrangements that protect long-term asset value and mitigate the significant regulatory and operational risks of the 2026 California market.

We provide results-driven representation in high-stakes disputes involving real property. In the 2026 legal landscape, our team leverages the latest procedural updates—including mandatory electronic service (eService) for all civil documents and Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) digital evidence protocols—to protect clients’ interests and achieve favorable outcomes.

Our Litigation Practice Includes

• Property Ownership & Title Disputes: Resolving complex claims such as clouds on title, fraudulent transfers, and partition actions.
• Easement & Boundary Conflicts: Protecting property rights in disputes over access, encroachments, and prescriptive easements.
• Construction Defect & Payment Claims (SB 440): Advising clients on change-order disputes under the Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act. Effective January 1, 2026, owners must meet and confer on claims within 30 days and pay undisputed amounts within 60 days. We help clients avoid the 2% monthly interest penalties (24% annually) now mandated for late payments on private projects. If owners fail to conform to these timelines, contractors now have statutory authority to issue a stop-work notice.
• Commercial Lease & Contract Disputes: Beyond possession matters, we litigate complex breach of contract claims, including exclusive use covenant violations, CAM audit disputes, and security deposit reclamation under the 2026 commercial transparency standards.
• Residential Habitability Defense (AB 628). Under AB 628, a working stove and refrigerator are mandatory for habitability in leases entered or renewed after January 1, 2026. We advise Lessors on managing the strict 30-day window to repair or replace recalled appliances to avoid ‘negligence per se’ exposure.
• HOA & CID Litigation: Representing boards and members in high-priority 2026 disputes, including SB 410 balcony inspection disclosures (now a mandatory escrow item) and the new SB 625 Disaster Rebuild rights, which allow owners to bypass restrictive CC&Rs to rebuild homes destroyed by fire or earthquake.

Geographic Expertise

We represent landlords, tenants, and property owners throughout Los Angeles and across California. From the Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Central District) to the Santa Monica Courthouse (West District), our litigation team combines local procedural knowledge with aggressive advocacy to navigate California’s evolving real estate litigation landscape effectively.

We provide the strategic guidance, technical insight, and continuity needed to manage complex commercial portfolios in a dynamic market.

Portfolio Management & Strategic Advisory

We help clients manage their commercial real estate portfolios across the entire asset lifecycle:

• Strategic Acquisitions & Development: Advising on market entry, project planning, and transaction structuring to maximize long-term value.
• Financing & Refinancing: Guiding clients through financing negotiations, debt restructuring, and risk management to ensure portfolio stability and optimal financial outcomes.
• Property Management Oversight: Supporting regional and national management firms in the day-to-day operation of mixed-use, retail, office, and industrial assets, helping clients maintain efficiency and operational excellence.

Ongoing Legal Strategy: From lease reviews and contract updates to risk mitigation and dispute prevention, we provide proactive counsel designed to protect asset value, minimize liability, and support portfolio growth in a competitive market.

We focus on protecting property rights, restoring cash flow, and achieving results efficiently.

Commercial Lease Disputes & Possession

We represent landlords and tenants in high-stakes commercial leasing disputes, utilizing the latest procedural rules to mitigate losses:

• Accelerated Case Resolution (AB 1384): We leverage the 2026 “Fast-Track” rules that require hearings on commercial demurrers and motions to strike within 5 to 7 court days, preventing the months-long stalling tactics once common in Los Angeles courts.


• Strict Procedural Oversight: We monitor the new 10-day cap on judicial continuances for commercial motions, ensuring cases reach the “at-issue” stage and move to trial rapidly.
• Lease Enforcement: Handling complex disputes over rent, exclusive use covenants, and CAM transparencyunder current 2026 disclosure standards.

Residential Lease Disputes & Habitability

We guide landlords through residential lease challenges, ensuring total compliance with California’s expanded 2026 standards:

• Appliance & Habitability Management (AB 628): Effective January 1, 2026, most units are legally “untenantable” without a working stove and refrigerator. We help landlords manage the mandatory 30-day repair window for recalled appliances to prevent rent-withholding claims.



• Eviction Support & Compliance: Advising on the latest “Just Cause” notice requirements and managing the expanded tenant response windows for non-payment cases.
• Risk Mitigation (AB 246): Anticipating new affirmative defenses, including the Social Security Tenant Protection Act. We help landlords navigate cases where rent non-payment is caused by documented federal benefit delays, ensuring compliance with mandatory stay provisions while securing the underlying rent debt.



Strategic Representation

Our attorneys combine deep local knowledge of Los Angeles courts with aggressive advocacy to resolve disputes through negotiation, settlement, or trial, protecting your property and income.