Section Real Property

The Real Property Section provides a forum to exchange information with other real property practitioners, offers continuing legal education (CLE), programs on legislative updates in real property and issues advancing the specialty practice of real estate law.

Section Chairs

Neusha Ghaedi
415 472 7880
neusha@dwg.law

Derek Weller
415 453 1375
derek@derekwellerlaw.com

Notices

Administrative Order 20-06

Updated April 1, 2020

Eviction Moratoria by County

Updated March 27, 2020

Main County Superior Court Uniform Local Rules 2

Updated July 1, 2019

Update Emergency Orders to Administrative Orders 20-06

Updated April 6, 2020

There are no upcoming Real Property events

The Cyber Risk of Remote Work: A Primer for Attorneys on Working Securely at Home

Mar 02, 2021
By George Usi

In a world where hackers seem to be able to break into just about any computer connected to the internet, have you considered the security of the tech you use every day? An important question at any time, it’s even more critical in our current work-from-home era.

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Reflections on Working Remotely: One Year and Counting

Mar 02, 2021
By Daniel J. Schneider

Owning a young bi-coastal law practice has meant both growing pains and delights. COVID-19 added an entirely unexpected twist. After a year of change and uncertainty, my firm is now fortunate enough to need to hire our first associate. The most popular question during interviews is, “Are we expected to be in the office every day?”

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How to Disagree Online

Mar 02, 2021
By Cordell Wesselink, M.A.

There you are, scrolling through an email thread or the news feed of your favorite social media site, when what do you see? A comment by a colleague or friend that’s utterly outlandish! You can hardly believe it—how could they believe that? You limber up your fingers and thumbs and get ready to tell them how wrong they are…or you decide it’s not worth it and either do your best to ignore them or unfriend them immediately and never have contact with them again.

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Commercial Lease Restructuring Update from the Trenches: The Surprising Tenant Defense You May Be Overlooking

Dec 05, 2020
By Jeffrey H. Lerman, Philip R. Diamond & Daniel E. Dersham

COVID-19’s most urgent and significant impact on commercial tenants and landlords may be the sudden inability of many commercial tenants to pay their rent and the resulting challenges to their commercial landlords. Commercial tenant lawyers often discount the doctrine of commercial frustration as a defense because the general belief is that it is unlikely to succeed. Our advice? Don’t give up on it too readily: If the right facts are present for the tenant, both statutory and case law could lead to an acceptable lease restructuring or termination.

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MCLE FAIR RECAP

Virtual MCLE Fair a Great Success!

Dec 04, 2020
By The Marin Lawyer

MCBA hosted its first-ever all-virtual MCLE Fair last month. In another first, we partnered with multiple Bay Area bar associations, which allowed more people to attend at member rates. The Bay Area-wide audience and ability to appear via Zoom enabled us to attract prominent speakers and panelists from around the Bay Area and beyond. With thirteen separate programs over four days, including several panel discussions, program highlights will have to suffice for our recap.

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2021 Officers & Board of Directors Slate Announced

Board Nominees to Be Voted on at General Membership Meeting October 28

Oct 15, 2020
By MCBA

The slate for MCBA's 2021 officers and board of directors has been announced. Please join us on October 28 as the 2021 officers and new board members will be voted on during our virtual general membership meeting, which features an update from the Marin Superior Court.

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