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RYLAND MEWS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION v. RUBEN MUNOZ

California Court of Appeal upholds a Homeowners Association’s right to limit hard surface flooring: When Ruben Munoz (“Munoz”) and his wife moved into their upstairs unit at Ryland Mews Homeowners Association (“Association”) in February 2011, they replaced the carpets with hardwood floors to accommodate the wife’s severe dust allergy. After the installation, the occupants of the unit below began to experience “sound transfer” through the floor which had not occurred previously. On November 28, 2011, Read more…

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Steven Roseman – Superlawyer 2015

Please join us in congratulating founder and managing partner, Steven Roseman, Esq, on his selection to the 2015 California Super Lawyers list. Attorneys are selected from more than 70 practice areas and all firm sizes, with no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional Read more…

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Team Roseman – One Walk – Rose Bowl- Nov. 15, 2014

The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is a fun-filled charity walk held in locations all around the world. The Walk raises funds for the millions of people living with and affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Participants, walking alone or in teams, raise money for JDRF—the largest nongovernmental funder of T1D research. The Walk, our flagship fundraising program, is essential to JDRF’s ability to award research funding and act Read more…

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Case Law Update- City of Pasadena v. Superior Court (Mercury Casualty Company)

Real Property – City-owned tree that fell on a private residence during a windstorm, damaging the structure, was part of a work of public improvement such that the city could be held liable for inverse condemnation. City’s proof that it had pruned tree twice in seven years did not, for purposes of summary adjudication, establish that the city was not negligent and could not be held liable for nuisance, where city did not present evidence Read more…

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10 Tips to Maintain Your Landscape and Conserve Water

According to Irvine Ranch Water District, “Up to 60percent of your home’s total water usage is used outdoors.” Use these tips to conserve water, while maintaining your landscape and protecting your home’s property value. 1. Water early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler. Save 25 gallons per day.  2. Choose a water-efficient irrigation system, such as drip irrigation for your trees, flowers and shrubs. In turf areas, upgrade your Read more…

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Calabasas City Council recognizes Law Day partipants

The Calabasas City Council, in conjunction with the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce,  holds  their annual “Law Day”, as a service to their residents. Law Day was held May 1st this year, and managing partner, Steven Roseman, Esq. who also serves as a commissioner on the Calabasas Historic Preservation Committee, was one of the participants recognized at City Council July 2014.

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Law stops homeowner associations from fining residents for brown lawns during droughts

SACRAMENTO, California – Homeowners associations can no longer slap fines on residents with dry, brown lawns during droughts under legislation that took effect Monday, July 21, 2014. Governor Jerry Brown signed AB2100 following an April emergency order prohibiting homeowner associations from penalizing residents who conserve water in a declared drought. Democratic Assemblywoman Nora Campos of San Jose introduced the bill after a San Lorenzo man was threatened by his homeowner association with up to $1,000.00 Read more…

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