Westside Rental Property Owners Meeting

Join Us for the AAGLA Westside Meeting in Santa Monica on Real Estate and Title Fraud + Tips for Landlords

Presenter: Real Estate And Title Fraud Plus Tips

Time | Date:    6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 -  Please note the different weekday than normal.

Location:     Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA
                     Website: www.mtolivelutheranchurch.org

How to Attend: This meeting is in person.  Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer a Zoom option to attend this meeting. This meeting is FREE to AAGLA members and future AAGLA members. Limited spots are available, so please register today.

This FREE seminar is being presented by prominent real estate attorney Nate Bernstein, a partner of L.A. Real Estate Law firm and Jared Duke, Client Relations Manager, Optimum Seismic.

Criminals today can perpetrate a real estate fraud scheme to manipulate the title of your property to steal your equity and profit at your expense.  Real estate title fraud schemes can take on several forms like forged grant deeds, forged quitclaim deeds, fraudulent sales, recording deeds of trust for loans you had never received, elder abuse, undue influence, or starting an unlawful foreclosure. Sometimes there are several people involved with these types of fraudulent schemes such as a corrupt notary public acting as a co-conspirator in the scheme. DON’T LET YOURSELF BECOME A VICTIM OF TITLE FRAUD!

Further, uncertain property boundaries between neighboring properties, boundary disputes, and unclear ownership of inherited property, in addition to claims of adverse possession, are just some of the common reasons that necessitate the filing of “quiet title actions” in California. This type of lawsuit requires legal representation from an experienced real estate attorney to settle a dispute and establish title to the property. The purpose of quieting title to a property is to establish clear ownership of the title against adverse claims or any interest in the real property. Quiet title actions are legal proceedings whereby plaintiffs claim title to a portion or all of a specific real property and ask the Court for a ruling that their title is superior to any other interest claimed by a defendant.

During the seminar, we will also cover the following:

• Understanding quiet title actions in California.
• The purpose of filing quiet title actions, and who may file and when.
• Special requirements for bringing a quiet title action in California.
• What are the various fraud schemes out there placing title to real property at risk? What are the warning signs?
• When should YOU consult with an attorney?
• Got tenant problems? Mr. Bernstein can address those as well.
• And wait…as always there’s so much more.  YOUR questions will help lead the discussion.

Bill Dawson, a member of the Board of Directors and past president of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles, will moderate the discussion and also provide the following:

Tips to help keep and secure new apartment building insurance: 

• What you need to know -  What insurance companies are requiring!
  What to fix before your policy comes up for renewal! 

If you have any questions, please contact our Events Manager, Diana Alcaraz, via email at diana@aagla.org. We look forward to seeing you.

Important Disclaimer: The information and materials provided during this presentation is for general information purposes only. Absolutely no legal or tax advice is being given during this presentation. 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.

Moderator:

Bill Dawson, Board of Directors and Past President, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

William “Bill” Dawson has been with Sullivan Dituri since 1990 and is actively engaged in Property Management and Real Estate sales. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration and Real Estate Finance from California State University at Northridge. He serves the rental housing industry as a director and Past President of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles, and had served as a director of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Greater Los Angeles Area Association of Realtors, and has been involved with several civic organizations such as the Santa Monica Kiwanis Club, and is currently a member of the Santa Monica Rotary Club.

Seminar Leader:

Nate Bernstein, Esq., Managing Counsel and Founder, L.A. Real Estate Law Group

Nate Bernstein is the Managing Counsel and Founder of the L.A. Real Estate Law Group. He is one of the leading trial and transaction real estate and business attorneys in Southern California and has been practicing for more than 30 years in Los Angeles County.   He has been in private practice and served as in-house counsel for Fortune 500 companies and local privately held property management firms.  He has tried more than 40 cases in Southern California and mediated more than 200 cases dealing with real estate title litigation, bankruptcy matters, complex leasing transactions, employment, and litigation matters. He is a frequent guest columnist in leading real estate and business publications, and has been a keynote speaker for Century 21, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Collateral Lenders Association, and the California Association of Realtors.    Mr. Bernstein may be reached at (818) 383-5759.

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
 
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