Real estate and Land Use laws are always changing. CalViewLaw™ can help you keep with new ordinances and government policies that may affect your property.
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.
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.
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.
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 presented on these topics to Keller Williams Palos Verdes on July 28, 2015.
Founding Partner Charles Peterson was called in for advice on an egregious tree mutilation case.
In the article, “Ordinances can protect stunning views” published by Palos Verdes Peninsula News, Charles Peterson explains that all four cities on the Palos Verdes Peninsula have view ordinances or rules, which provide homeowners a legal avenue to protect or reclaim their property’s scenic view. For example, Rolling Hills has dual processes, one administered by the city and one governed by the community association.
Commenting on the article, “Claims Will Test View Rights,” published by The Indy, a local newspaper, Founding Partner Charles Peterson notes, “It’s surprising that only eight view claims have been filed considering the intensity of the eighteen month debate prior to the enactment of the ordinance.” After much debate, Laguna Beach implemented a view ordinance earlier this year that is now available to help homeowners restore their obstructed views. As of May 2015, eight claims have been filed. Where there was once concern and confusion residents are starting to embrace the new ordinance and magnificent Laguna Beach views are being restored.
CalViewLaw™ celebrates its Rolling Hills Estates office grand reopening after extensive renovations. The office-wide transformation features contemporary furnishings, modern interior design and increased work space.