Effective January 1, 2023, Senate Bill 1162 requires California employers to include pay scale information on job postings and report certain pay data. Employers are still prohibited from asking applicants about their pay history including compensation and benefits. For All Employers: If an applicant requests the pay scale for a position, you must provide it….
Continue reading…New Lawsuit Wave – Tenant Class Actions
DPA Attorneys is seeing a wave of tenant class action lawsuits. Hotels are being sued for their check-in and check-out policies of avoiding guest tenancy status. Under California law, a person who occupies a motel or hotel room as his or her primary residence for 30 or more days becomes a tenant and has certain…
Continue reading…The Importance and Difference Between Wills and Trusts
Wills and Trusts are necessary planning tools to protect your family, legacy, and assets. Unfortunately, many people procrastinate creating their Will or Trust, forcing their spouse and family into expensive court costs and high estate taxes. Because of poor planning, all too often an estate can shrink to half of its original value. Here are…
Continue reading…Hotel City Code Violations
City officials are cracking down on building code violations. A number of hotels in the last year have been targeted by city inspectors for “dilapidated” conditions. These conditions include exposed electrical wiring, leaking plumbing, unpainted walls, trash debris in the parking lot, inoperable smoke detectors, etc. The city is deeming buildings unsafe and dangerous in…
Continue reading…Incorporation, LLC vs. Corporation
Regardless of whether you choose to incorporate as an LLC or an Inc., it is important to limit your liability by holding ownership interest through an entity as opposed to an individual. If you own any property in your name personally, we highly recommend you transfer your interest to an entity that you can own…
Continue reading…Loan Document Review
You’re at the closing line, escrow is about to wrap up, financing has been negotiated and approved, and then the bank sends you a stack of loan documents prepared by their attorney to review. These documents are full of provisions that limit your actions during the life of the loan, and do much more than…
Continue reading…LA Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance
Panic Buttons A panic button device must be given to all employees working in guest rooms or where other employees may not be present. We would advise these devices be given to all housekeeping, houseman/women, and maintenance staff. Device must have GPS tracking and direct contact to security guard or supervisor. Hotels 60+ rooms must…
Continue reading…Leasing Hotel vs. Management Company
Increasingly, hotel owners are choosing between leasing their properties and hiring a management company. Below is a list of Pros and Cons to consider for each arrangement. Leasing Hotel PROS: Lessee takes on the financial, operational, and legal burden Lessor receives a guaranteed fixed monthly amount Safe and secure CONS: Significantly limits…
Continue reading…1031 Exchange – Things to Know
While many experienced real estate investors are familiar with the 1031 process of avoiding capital gains tax, they may not be fully aware of their options. Generally, there are 4 different types of 1031 exchanges: The most common, Delayed Exchange: current property is sold, and then a replacement property is purchased within the allowed time. The…
Continue reading…California Mandatory Retirement Plan Explained
California implemented a new mandatory law requiring all companies with more than five employees to offer a retirement plan to their workers by June 30, 2022. Companies that don’t will be required to enroll in CalSavers, the state-sponsored individual retirement account (IRA). Participating employees would elect an amount to save as part of their payroll deductions. Business…
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