Preparing for El Nino-Related Property Concerns

Consider writing about:

Real estate-related matters in the context of widespread concerns about the expected impacts of El Nino in parts of the U.S. this winter. Among the possible points to explore: potential for storm impacts, wind and water damage, or flooding; related disclosure obligations on the part of sellers; what buyers should be alert to, as regards any undisclosed or previously unrecognized signs indicating evidence of past floods or likelihood of future floods; when and how a prospective renter or buyer can back out of a transaction; additional issues involving risk management, damage prevention or mitigation, insurance claims processes, rental agreements, property maintenance obligations, managing relocation costs, how to vet and work with building contractors before or after a severe storm incident, recovery and repair processes, and related assistance options.

Eviction Do’s and Dont’s [Ongoing]

Consider writing about:

Right and wrong ways to evict a tenant from a commercial or residential property; relevant information and practical guidance regarding any of the following points: compliance with state or local laws; coordination with existing landlord-owners in the case of a planned property purchase, and respective rights and obligations; what constitutes a protected class; requirements involving advance notice, deadlines, or time limits; definition of a nuisance tenant; feasibility of incentive payments for prompt or accelerated vacating of a property; negotiation tactics; etc.

Communal Living: An Idea Whose Time Has Come Again?

Consider writing about:

Communal living trends in the United States, whether broadly speaking or in the region of your choice; why and where this type of arrangement may be catching on; various forms that communal living can take, in terms of building structures, shared vs. exclusive/private spaces, zoning classifications, and more; any noteworthy differences between communal housing, co-living, and co-housing (or are they just different popular terms for the same type of arrangement?); what to know about related tenant or ownership rights, financing and permitting challenges, co-living contractual terms, resolution of disagreements before or after the fact, common pitfalls to avoid, and other practical details.

Related information:

https://www.bhg.com/living-with-friends-12146984

https://www.sfgate.com/california/article/california-real-estate-housing-compounds-22456359.php