Nahai Law GroupLos Angeles Real Estate Law Attorney | Commercial Real Estate2026-08-14T12:49:07Zhttps://www.nahailawgroup.com/feed/atom/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/sites/1304333/2019/09/cropped-Directory-32x32.jpgOn Behalf of Nahai Law Group<![CDATA[When should you consider a ground lease in Los Angeles?]]>https://www.nahailawgroup.com/?p=470642026-08-14T12:49:07Z2026-08-14T12:49:07Zyou keep title to the land while a tenant leases and usually develops it. These leases often run for 50 years or more, so the terms need to address your rights throughout the lease and after it ends.
How should you protect your ownership rights?
A commercial ground lease should explain what happens to the land and buildings when the lease ends. Reversion terms state when the tenant must give up its lease rights and which improvements stay with the property. They may also explain whether the tenant must remove certain structures or repair the site before leaving.
You might also set limits on how the tenant uses the property or transfers its lease rights to someone else. Rent terms deserve close review as well. The agreement could include planned increases or another way to change the rent over time. These terms can help you keep control of the property and avoid disputes during a long lease.
How do financing and default terms affect the lease?
A developer often borrows against its leasehold interest to fund construction. Its lender may ask you to provide notice before you terminate the lease for a tenant default. The lender might also request extra time to correct the default or assume the tenant's rights.
A different issue arises if you agree to subordinate your ownership interest to the tenant's financing. A loan default could then put the land at risk of foreclosure. The lease and financing documents should clearly establish which rights take priority.
You should also define what amounts to a tenant default and what happens next. Clear remedies could reduce disputes if the tenant stops paying rent or violates another major lease term.
Review the long-term risks before you sign
In Los Angeles, Orange County and Ventura County, high land costs and pressure to make efficient use of available sites may make ground leases worth considering. Understanding the reversion, financing and default provisions could help you evaluate the deal before you commit.
Consider working with experienced legal counsel to review the agreement and identify provisions that need closer attention. Careful review may help you reach terms that better protect your goals over the life of the lease.]]>On Behalf of Nahai Law Group<![CDATA[How to address construction defects in Los Angeles commercial property]]>https://www.nahailawgroup.com/?p=470592026-08-12T14:58:01Z2026-08-12T11:49:37ZThe type of defect affects your time to file
A construction defect may come from poor workmanship, faulty materials or a design error. Depending on the facts, a general contractor, subcontractor, architect or engineer might share responsibility.
California separates construction defects into visible and hidden problems. A patent defect is one that a reasonable inspection would reveal. Claims involving these defects generally have a four-year time limit from substantial completion. A latent defect is one that a reasonable inspection would not uncover. These claims usually have a 10-year statute of repose from substantial completion.
The 10-year period does not give you extra time when a shorter deadline applies. For example, California generally allows three years for claims based on property damage. Other claims may follow different limits, so you may want to confirm the correct filing period soon after you discover a problem.
Your options depend on your contract and records
Your construction contract may shape what happens before a lawsuit. Consider checking it for notice rules, repair steps and mediation or arbitration clauses. California generally enforces written arbitration agreements, though exceptions apply. Direct talks or a negotiated repair might also resolve some disputes without court action.
You may want to preserve records while the facts remain clear. Keep the signed contract and later changes. Photos, inspection reports and repair estimates could show what failed and what it cost. If workers make temporary repairs, record what they changed and when.
Protect your options
A construction defect may affect your property and your business plans. Understanding the deadlines, checking your contract and preserving useful records could help you make sound decisions and pursue a fair result. You might consider seeking legal help from an experienced construction law attorney to review your contract, records and possible next steps.]]>