The pandemic closed the country down for most of 2020 but sadly it did not slow down filing of the drive-by ADA lawsuits. Courtrooms may still be closed to the public; however, the plaintiffs, apparently, are able to still file these lawsuits electronically and are doing so daily. Currently, the most popular businesses being hit […]
A large percentage of our business in 2013-2014 has been working with our clients in the effort to bring their properties, apartment and retail properties to comply with the California Building Codes CBC) as well as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. All parking lots and access points to buildings, especially older buildings are now […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in the world
There is a misconception regarding what is ADA [American Disabilities Act] Compliance is and how as a property owner in California to achieve it. I have written several articles in the past for the AOA because I am constantly surprised at the amount of incorrect information out there for the public
The epidemic of ADA lawsuits against small businesses has just recently hit Second Street in Belmont Shore and Naples. Within the last 30 days there have been upwards of 25 lawsuits filed against small business owners in Federal Court. Typically, these lawsuits are settled between $10,000-$20,000 with the assurance that the corrections also be made […]
For Tony Guichard, the road to owning one of Los Angeles
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a variety of requirements that apply to parking lots. Every day I come across parking lots that do not fully meet the ADA
As a rental or commercial property owner, you will be faced with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance issues at some point. Each property is uniquely different and what works for one property doesn
Nearly 40 percent of all ADA accessibility lawsuits in the United States are filed in the State of California. Typically, the alleged violations involve lack of disabled parking and inaccessible restrooms at businesses such as restaurants, motels, retail stores, office and apartment buildings. Most of this is due to the conflicting access standards under California […]