Palos Verdes Estates, August 22nd, 2019 – Most realtors and homeowners aren’t familiar with view ordinances and how restoring a home’s scenic view can increase their home value. Founding Partner Charles Peterson was interviewed on these topics by Al D’Amico of Keller Williams on August 22, 2019.
Mr. Peterson has handled more than 300 view obstruction cases.
Palos Verdes Estates, May 10th, 2019 – The Palos Verdes Homeowners Association today voted to significantly reduce the recourse that property owners in Palos Verdes Estates have to protect views from their homes.
Read more: Views Left Unprotected in Palos Verdes Estates After Vote
One on One with Charles Peterson
By Gina Dostler
Expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and coastline buoy the real estate market in Newport and Laguna Beach. When landscaping obstructs precious views, property owners naturally want to take action. And some of them do it illegally. Attorney Charles Peterson has made it his business to know many of the city’s tree ordinances and view protection and restoration laws.
Founding Partner Charles Peterson was interviewed live by ABC 7 EyeWitness News on the segment “Backyard Trees Destroyed at Rancho Palos Verdes Home While Owners Away”, which aired on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Mr. Peterson addressed the suspicious destruction of trees in the backyard of Rancho Palos Verdes homeowners who had lived on the property for 32 years.
Read more: ABC 7 Interviews Charles Peterson on Owners’ Backyard Tree Destruction While on Vacation
Founding Partner Charles Peterson was quoted in the article, “Did ocean view dispute prompt destruction of couple’s trees in Rancho Palos Verdes” published in the Daily Breeze, discussing the malicious destruction of a homeowner’s vegetation, allegedly by a neighbor.
Read more: Charles Peterson Comments on Ocean View Dispute in Rancho Palos Verdes