Accessibility Rules

New Accessibility Disclosure in Commercial Leases

by Lisa Stalteri | Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn -... on 4/19/2013

As of July 1, 2013, California Civil Code §1938 will require all commercial leases to state whether the premises have been inspected by a “Certified Access Specialist” (“CASp”) and, if so, whether the premises has or has not...more

Legal Alert: Administration Proposes To Limit Access to Death Master File

by David Arrojo, Wilson Barmeyer, Marlys Bergstrom, Ellen Dunn, Phillip Stano, Steuart Thomsen, Mary Jane Wilson-Bilik | Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 4/16/2013

Over the past two years, states have undertaken various initiatives – including audits, exams, regulations, and legislation – intended to require insurers to compare their life insurance policy records with the record of...more

Action Required by California Commercial Landlords: New California Law Goes Into Effect July 1, 2013, Requiring Accessibility...

by Michael Holmes, Alain R'bibo | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/12/2013

On July, 1, 2013, Civil Code Section 1938 goes into effect and requires commercial leases executed on and after such date to disclose whether the premises being leased have been inspected by a Certified Access Specialist, and...more

Action Required by California Commercial Landlords: New California Law Goes Into Effect July 1, 2013, Requiring Accessibility... [Video]

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/12/2013

On July, 1, 2013, Civil Code Section 1938 goes into effect and requires commercial leases executed on and after such date to disclose whether the premises being leased have been inspected by a Certified Access Specialist, and...more

New Accessibility Disclosure Requirements for Commercial Landlords in 2013

by Navjot Athwal, Richard Shapiro | Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 3/13/2013

The California legislature and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently enacted separate laws imposing on landlords disclosure requirements relating to accessibility on commercial properties. In addition, the San...more

Legal Update: New Legally Required Disclosures

by Xavier Gutierrez | Miller Starr Regalia on 3/12/2013

Starting July 1, 2013, you will be legally required to make the following additional disclosures in certain California real estate contracts and leases: Accessibility Compliance Disclosure: California Civil...more

Commercial Landlords in San Francisco Beware

by Lee Edlund, Lee Gotshall-Maxon, Nancy Lundeen, Mark Mengelberg | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 2/27/2013

Chapter 38 of the San Francisco Administrative Code imposes new requirements on commercial leasing activities (both new leases and amendments of existing leases) in San Francisco where the leased premises contain 7,500 square...more

FCC Reminds Advanced Communications Services Providers and Equipment Manufacturers of CVAA Recordkeeping Obligations and...

by Douglas Svor, Brian Weimer | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/19/2013

Recently, the FCC issued a Public Notice reminding the providers and equipment manufacturers of advanced communications services (ACS) of their obligation to maintain records evidencing their efforts to comply with the...more