Q1: I have owned and managed multiple buildings in the L.A area. Some of my buildings are considered soft story and I have already completed three properties with the same company. They are almost similar in the number of units, yet the third building took substantially longer to complete than the other two. Overall, I…
Q1: I own a soft-story property in LA and received a notice to comply almost two years ago. I got too busy and did not hire an engineer yet so I am concerned that I may not be able meet the submission deadline. What are my options? Are there any fees or penalties involved?
Q1: I have been a landlord in Los Angeles for the past 30+ years and my buildings did not get affected by the Northridge earthquake back in 1994 or any other quakes. Why do I need to retrofit my building?
Planning is an essential part of our lives and with the new Soft-Story Ordinance it is critical. How much planning is usually a question of personalities, experience and skills. As property owners and investors, we all want to minimize liabilities and provide the safest housing standards for our tenants. At the end of the day,…
Trust is a fragile gift – one that you must hold on to dearly and handle with the utmost care. We need trust in everything we do. It’s the component in life that when you have it, everything becomes possible. It is the basis of healthy relationships; first cultivated with ourselves and then with everything…