The power of eminent domain, also referred to as condemnation, refers to the power of the government or other quasi-governmental entity, such as a utility company, to take private property for a ...

The typical condominium project consists of three categories of property: the “separate interest” (normally called the “unit”), the “common area,” and a subset of the common area called “exclusive use ...

Claims against apartment complexes, management companies, extended-stay lodging facilities and condominiums make up a significant portion of personal injury claims and lawsuits. Claims against ...

Ari Chazanas is the founder and CEO of Lotus West Properties, a property management and investment firm based in West Los Angeles. Tenant improvement (TI) and common area maintenance (CAM) are just as ...

Designers are challenged to create public spaces that not only appeal to residents, but also the family influencers who hold so much sway, experts say. Common spaces in long-term care communities have ...

Q: I am a unit owner in a midsize condominium association and a recently elected condo board has initiated a rather aggressive agenda of changes. One of the changes involved removing decorative ivy ...

Garbage left in basement common areas can attract rats and create fire hazards. But getting landlords to respond isn’t always easy. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: We are tenants in a market-rate rental ...

Person bundled in woolen hat and blanket sitting on a sofa - Fizkes/Getty Images Even a well-heated, well-insulated house can have persistent, chilly spots. You might find that the corner under your ...

This is part one in a series on exclusive use common areas. The typical condominium project consists of three categories of property – the “separate interest” (normally called the “unit”), the common ...

The typical condominium project consists of three categories of property – the “separate interest” (normally called the “unit”), the common area, and a subset of common area called “exclusive use ...