Lunch & Learn: Protect Property, Save Lives! Avoid A Legal Mess!

When it comes to seismic retrofitting, there’s more than just compliance with the law. Deploying earthquake safety strategies before a government-imposed mandate is a great way to not only avoid liability but preserve the equity in your property by avoiding unnecessary and costly damage that inevitably results following an earthquake. Join us and let us show you how to “Improve Property Values and Reduce Legal Risks with Balcony Inspections and Seismic Retrofitting.”

Details

 Join Us for Some Important Advice You Need to Complete Your Retrofit for Less Cost

When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) – 1:30 p.m.

Cost: Free to ALL – Lunch Included

Learn All About the Benefits of Seismic Retrofitting and How to Ensure the Safety of Your Residents and Preserve Your Investment in Income Property.

While cities like Burbank, Culver City, Beverly Hills, and Pasadena require earthquake retrofitting for “soft story” and certain other types of multifamily residential buildings, you are far better served by not waiting until you are told by the government to retrofit your property. Get the work done now before you are competing with thousands of other property owners looking to get the job done under specified deadlines imposed by local ordinance.

In today’s litigious environment, many rental property owners are voluntarily retrofitting their buildings to best protect real property investments because they are being required by lenders and insurance companies or to avoid potential legal exposure and liability should the next “Big One” happen. Also, doing so keeps your building, quite frankly, from falling down and preserves the equity you have earned only after years of risk and sacrifice.

Join us for this important learning session and learn about important earthquake safety strategies and your responsibilities for protecting your real property from the impacts of the next major earthquake with seismic retrofitting. 

During this important seminar, we will cover:

• Don’t let yourself be taken in by unscrupulous “so-called” retrofitting experts.  Learn how to find a reputable contractor.
• The requirements and deadlines imposed by multiple Southern California jurisdictions, and the types of buildings that require earthquake seismic retrofitting.
• Why retrofit your building now when you may not have to?  What liabilities could you face following a major earthquake if you have not taken steps to protect your residents?
• The seismic retrofitting process from A-to-Z: from design, to bid, to completion. What to expect?
• Handling the “tenant factor” – what to do about parking during the retrofitting project?
• Possible timelines and costs of retrofitting projects – If you have an approved design, learn how your project can be completed at a fixed fee.
• What is involved in a contract for seismic retrofitting work?  There are some important provisions you should know and understand before signing.
• Discounts available to Apartment Association of Greater L.A. members.
• And, of course, much, much more!  Q&A to Follow…

This will be an interactive, in-person learning session.  Q&A will take place throughout the seminar.  Please join us for this extremely informative and timely presentation.

 Warning

The information provided during this seminar is for general information purposes only. Absolutely no legal or tax advice is being given during this seminar.  Keep in mind that every situation is unique, and the laws, rules and regulations are subject to change at any time.  So, before acting, be sure to obtain tax and/or legal advice from your licensed professional.

The opinions expressed during this seminar are those of the presenters. These opinions do not to reflect the opinions or views of aagla or its members.

By registering for this seminar, you agree to Optimum Seismic contacting you to discuss your seismic retrofitting and balcony inspection needs. 

Presenter

Jared Duke, Client Relations Manager, Optimum Seismic

 Jared Duke is the Client Relations Manager with Optimum Seismic.  He has a background in soft story retrofitting and has been overseen the design and construction of over 100 commercial and multifamily retrofitting projects.  During the past 2 years, he has focused on public outreach and education surrounding seismic resilience with a focus is on vulnerable building types and how best to approach and complete the retrofitting process from a building owner’s perspective.

 Featured Sponsor

Optimum Seismic

The team at Optimum Seismic has been providing consultations, engineering, construction, and earthquake retrofits for commercial and multifamily residential buildings in California since 1984. Their experts in seismic engineering and construction management provide quality earthquake retrofit services for all types of buildings.  They understand the importance of taking every quality control step to safeguard your commercial building from earthquake damage. Optimum Seismic’s services are designed to increase the structural safety of commercial buildings and community structures to help prevent damage or collapse when earthquakes happen.

Because of Optimum Seismic’s extensive experience in structural engineering and earthquake retrofit construction, property owners can be assured their structures are being properly updated with the latest in retrofit technology. In every step of the process, including initial consultation, engineering assessment and analysis, drawing plans, permit approval, and construction, Optimum Seismic communicates clearly with clients and provides options and solutions based on decades of experience.  With Optimum Seismic, you get unparalleled peace-of-mind knowing the safety of your buildings and everyone in them is in good hands.

Optimum Seismic can be reached at (866) 225-8450 or visit optimumseismic.com.  Contact Optimum Seismic to arrange your free consultation today!