[RPPTL LandTen] ADA Lawsuits

[Neil B. Shoter]

Art Menor brought the following to our attention.  Please see the articles linked below regarding a new California statute that takes effect on July 1 and  is intended to provide California landlords, tenants, and business owners with added protection against predatory lawsuits based on alleged violations of construction-related disability access laws.


http://www.globest.com/news/12_456/losangeles/retail/-325908.html

http://www.globest.com/news/12_584/losangeles/legal/New-Law-Requires-Lease-Scrutiny-332193.html?ET=globest:e38044:355393a:&st=email&s=&cmp=gst:California_AM_20130415:editorial



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Neil B. Shoter
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