In October 2023, California passed AB 1033, a measure that allows municipalities to permit Californians to subdivide and sell accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) on residential lots. The purpose of the law is to increase the amount of available housing and …
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As more companies boost their sustainability initiatives, both landlords and tenants are increasingly looking to advance their environmental goals through special lease provisions. “Green” provisions mandating environmentally-friendly practices can benefit both landlords and tenants economically – and seem poised to …
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Commercial landlords are seeing an increase in tenants storing lithium batteries and other types of batteries in their premises and buildings. This is even more prevalent in states – like California – that have lofty ambitions to reduce their dependency …
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LOS ANGELES (November 2, 2023) — Harvest LLP was recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, receiving a First-Tier ranking in San Diego for Real Estate Litigation. It is the second consecutive year the firm has been included …
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For those grappling with high borrowing rates, this strategy presents an intriguing alternative, observe Brandt Hollander and Lee Kaplan of Harvest LLP. With interest rates surging to historic highs and lenders pulling back on issuing new loans, it is no …
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On June 29, 2023, several banking regulators – including the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation –adopted a new Policy Statement on Prudent Commercial Real Estate Loan Accommodations and Workouts. This policy statement provides lenders guidance regarding commercial real estate loans …
Three Harvest LLP attorneys were recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers®. Partner Fernando Landa and Partner/General Counsel Jamie Altman Buggy were listed in Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation – Real Estate in San Diego, and Senior Counsel Stephanie Sweat was listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® …
Landlords have a few tools to secure a tenant’s payment under a commercial lease – most notably, personal guarantees, security deposits and letters of credit. Landlords should be aware that irrevocable letters of credit are the preferred method of security …
Harvest LLP partners Fernando Landa and Michael Rivera were named among the “Commercial Real Estate Visionaries: Professional Service Providers” for 2023 by L.A. Times B2B Publishing. The annual awards, now in its third year, spotlight noteworthy senior-level executives in the …
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Harvest LLP partner Fernando Landa and senior counsel Stephanie Sweat were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2023. Landa was named to the 2023 San Diego Super Lawyers for the fifth consecutive year, and Sweat was selected to the “Rising Stars” …
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