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Property Tax Assessment Appeals

BlogrollChurch Real Estate, Legal Description, Lot Line, Metes and Counds, Parcel, Property Boundry, Real Property, Subdivision, Survey, Tax Map

As per the California State Board of Equalization, “The property taxes you pay are based on your property’s assessed value, as determined by your County Assessor. If you disagree with the Assessor’s value, you can usually appeal that value to your local Assessment Appeals Board or County Board of Equalization. Assessment Appeals Board:Local appeals boards are independent agencies, separate from the Assessor’s office, established to decide disputes between County Assessors and property owners. You are not required to have an attorney or an agent represent you. However, as the applicant, […]

LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS/SPLITS

BlogrollChurch Real Estate, Legal Description, Lot Line, Metes and Counds, Parcel, Property Boundry, Real Property, Subdivision, Survey, Tax Map

Lot line adjustments and lot line splits are two distinct legal applications that involve a City and/or County for various reasons, and one should not be confused or conducted without first understanding the implications of each. This article is not intended to be an in-depth discussion of the Subdivision Map Act or the Subdivided Lands Law. Lot Line Adjustments:A lot line adjustment applies to four or fewer existing adjoining (abutting) parcels of land. The land is taken from one parcel and is legally added to an adjoining parcel. This procedure […]

Public Hearings

BlogrollChurch Real Estate, Legal Description, Lot Line, Metes and Counds, Parcel, Property Boundry, Real Property, Subdivision, Survey, Tax Map

Whether there is a change in the use of the property regarding zoning or code variance, a redevelopment of the structures such as the construction of residential units such as a Planned Development, the need to apply for a Conditional Use Permit and/or meeting other governmental land use requirements, it often becomes necessary for a governmental public hearing to be held. In its most simplistic terms, a public hearing is an open gathering of officials and citizens, wherein citizens are permitted to offer testimony or comment before significant decisions are […]

Legal Parcels of Land

BlogrollChurch Real Estate, Legal Description, Lot Line, Metes and Counds, Parcel, Property Boundry, Real Property, Subdivision, Survey, Tax Map

Many property owners, or others, can determine the boundaries of a property with somewhat relative certainly based on the fences and streets around a property. Excluding easements, encroachments, and other encumbrances’ which affect the use of a property, how can one determine the true boundaries of a subject property with certainty? What follows does not look at the ownership of land or the use thereof, but rather the creation of the lot or parcel you determine is your subject property. First and foremost, a “legal parcel” of land is one […]

COPYRIGHT LAWS

Blogroll17 U.S.C. § 110, Band, Church Real Estate, Copyright, Dramatico-Musical, Fair Use, Hymnal, Infringement, Landlord, Licensing Rights, Music, Original Works, Public Domain, Reproduced, Tenant

It is probably fair to say they nearly every religious service plays music or sings songs that they did not write. In today’s digital world, information can be obtained from the internet such as music, lyrics, graphics, and pictures with ease. In doing so, few if any think of the possible ramifications of infringing upon the copyrights of another. What follows is a brief synopsis of the rules of law which pertain to the use of copyrighted materials during church services and may not apply to Sunday School or other […]

COVID-19: Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies

BlogrollChurch Gatherings, Church Real Estate, COVID, Funerals, In-Person Worship, Landlord, Physical Distancing, Public Health Department, Tenant

The following was obtained from and provided by the State of California, the California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Industrial Relations. Purpose: This document provides guidance for places of worship and providers of religious services and cultural ceremonies (referred to collectively as “places of worship”) to support a safe, clean environment for employees, interns and trainees, volunteers, scholars, and all other types of workers (referred to collectively as “staff”) as well as congregants, worshipers, visitors, etc. (referred to collectively as “visitors” or “congregants”). This guidance […]

600MHz Wireless Microphone Band

Blogroll600 MHz, Church Real Estate, FCC, Landlord, Tenant, wireless microphone

The FCC has issued new rules which take effect on July 13, 2020, that will require you to cease the use of wireless microphones that operate in the 600 MHz service band. This may result in some equipment changes for churches, schools, and other users of such devices. Background: To meet the increasing demand for wireless broadband services nationwide, the FCC recently auctioned spectrum that had been licensed to broadcast television stations. As a result, the availability of spectrum for wireless microphone operation on the 600 MHz frequencies, specifically the […]

Incorrect Deeds

BlogrollAcceptance, Church Real Estate, Constructive Notice, Corporation, Deed, Escrow, Grant Deed, Grantor, Notary Public, Recording, title, Title Insurance, Vesting

As most people are familiar, a deed is used in the transferring of ownership in one piece of land to another. Fewer are aware of the effect the recording of a deed has on the property. Arguably, the transfer of title from one to another is not an exact science. The purpose here is to address deeds in which the owner of record is incorrect, usually in the manner in which the Grantee (owner) is named, i.e. such as the name of a corporation holding title/ownership. This article does not […]

Churches and For-Profit Tenants

BlogrollCalifornia Revenue And Taxation Code, Church Exemption, Church Real Estate, Landlord, Organizational Clearance Certificate, Property tax, Religious Exemption, Tenant, Welfare Exemption

It often becomes necessary for a church to seek out tenants in order to meet the financial needs of the congregation. Some are happy to open their doors to other churches, while other desire schools or other groups to make better use of their facilities. Regardless of the approach, the type of tenant sought after can make a world of difference regarding your property taxes, especially if the tenant is a for-profit organization. The following is a brief overview and the proper professional should be consulted as the laws in […]

Residential and Commercial Eviction Limitations and Moratoriums During the COVID-19

BlogrollChurch Real Estate, COVID, Eviction, Executive Order N-33-20, Failure To Pay Rent, Landlord, Notice To Quit, Tenant, Unlawful Detainer

The following information was provided by the California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. This guidance is directed to landlords regarding eviction of tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic and to local jurisdictions considering instituting restrictions or moratoriums on residential or commercial evictions as a means of offering relief to individuals or business affected by the pandemic. Background: COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel virus that has been spreading worldwide. Community-acquired cases have now been confirmed in California. We are gaining more understanding of COVID-19’s epidemiology, clinical course, […]

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