Here we go again! My last article examined Proposition 19, one of the measures on the November 2020 ballot that seeks to modify Proposition 13, California’s sui generis real property tax law. My current article takes a look at Proposition 15, which would, if passed by the voters, establish the “split … [Read More...] about Prop. 15: Time to switch off the “third rail” of California politics?
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Free Virtual Gala (10/22/20) for Law Student Scholarships Presented by La Raza Lawyers of Santa Clara County Charitable Foundation
Ahora más que nunca—now more than ever—law students who seek to further the cause of justice need our support. While La Raza Lawyers of Santa … [Read More...] about Free Virtual Gala (10/22/20) for Law Student Scholarships Presented by La Raza Lawyers of Santa Clara County Charitable Foundation
Prop. 19: Making your assessed value more “portable,” but with a nasty twist
California’s unique real property tax system has been a regular feature in my blog since its beginnings. In particular, the intricacies of … [Read More...] about Prop. 19: Making your assessed value more “portable,” but with a nasty twist
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Residential Landlords Required Under AB3088 to Send Tenants Notice
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB3088 on 8/31/20, setting forth guidelines for California residential landlords in order to preserve the right to later claim unpaid rent and/or evict tenants for unpaid rent, while … [Read More...] about Residential Landlords Required Under AB3088 to Send Tenants Notice
IRS relaxes Opportunity Zone requirements and other rules in response to COVID-19
The potential tax deferral benefits of Opportunity Zones for capital gains from the disposition of commercial real estate as an alternative to Section 1031 exchanges has been a recurring topic in this blog ever … [Read More...] about IRS relaxes Opportunity Zone requirements and other rules in response to COVID-19
George Floyd: A moment of truth and clarity
In the days since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Americans of all backgrounds have been weighing in on this sad event and its aftermath, reverberating across our country from the streets of Fargo, North … [Read More...] about George Floyd: A moment of truth and clarity