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Strategies & Perspectives: The Hoffman & Forde Blog

When “Enhanced” Becomes Misleading: Legal Risks of AI-Altered Listing Photos in California

When “Enhanced” Becomes Misleading: Legal Risks of AI-Altered Listing Photos in California Artificial intelligence tools have moved quickly into the real estate marketing space. Realtors now regularly use software that can add furniture, brighten interiors, replace landscaping, or otherwise visually enhance listing photos. While many of these tools are marketed as a modern extension of […]

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May 14, 2026

Estate Planning for Military Members in San Diego County

San Diego County is home to one of the largest military communities in the world. With tens of thousands of active-duty service members and military families living and working here, estate planning is not an abstract or “later in life” concern, it is a practical necessity. For military members, proper estate planning is about protecting […]

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May 6, 2026

The $3.9 Billion Play: Private Equity, the Padres, and the Future of San Diego

When Private Equity Steps Up to the Plate Few transactions in the recent memory of San Diego’s business community carry the structural elegance or the sheer audacity of the reported sale of the San Diego Padres to private equity billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, at a valuation of $3.9 billion. That […]

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May 1, 2026

The Mills Act Advantage for Historic Property Owners

Is Your San Diego Property Eligible for the Mills Act? Why Historic Property Owners Should Take a Closer Look San Diego is one of the most active jurisdictions in California when it comes to historic preservation incentives. For owners of qualifying historic properties, the Mills Act can offer substantial property tax relief while preserving the […]

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April 28, 2026

From TikTok to the Courtroom: The Rise of “Lawfluencers” (and Why Clients Should Pay Attention)

There was a time when lawyers built reputations in courtrooms, boardrooms, and word of mouth among their peers. Now, increasingly, they’re doing it in 30-second vertical videos. Welcome to the era of the “lawfluencer”, attorneys who have turned platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube into pipelines for visibility, client acquisition, and, in some cases, outright […]

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April 23, 2026

Port of San Diego Lease for New Attraction Points to Shifting Trends in Waterfront Real Estate

A Legal Perspective on San Diego’s New Waterfront Lease and It’s Impact on Property Owners, by Adam Reifman Hoffman Forde was recently fortunate enough to represent an ambitious local business that will be expanding their popular roller rink experience to a second location at Seaport Village this summer. The newly announced lease for this unique […]

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April 21, 2026

The Empty Homes Tax: When Housing Policy Pushes the Legal Envelope

In early March 2026, the San Diego City Council voted 8–1 to place an “Empty Homes Tax” measure on the June 2, 2026 ballot. The proposal would impose an annual tax on vacant second homes that are empty for 183 days or more in a calendar year, starting at $8,000 and rising to $10,000 in […]

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April 16, 2026

A $4 Mistake Can Kill an Eviction: Why California Courts Demand Precision in 3-Day Notices

In California, unlawful detainer cases move fast. That speed comes with a tradeoff: courts expect absolute technical precision. Even small mistakes can derail an eviction before it ever reaches the merits. A recent decision, Heffesse v. Guevara, 330 Cal.Rptr.3d 139 (Cal. App. Div. Super. Ct. 2025.), is a reminder that when it comes to three‑day […]

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April 15, 2026

Lost Will Presumption & Modern Technology

Introduction: The Original Will Requirement Did you Know an Original Paper Will is required to Probate a Last Will & Testament? Oral wills are generally unenforceable. Copies of a will are also generally not acceptable. A person who dies (“Decedent”) without a will is said to have died “intestate”, or without a last will and […]

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April 9, 2026

Hoffman Forde Secures Summary Judgment in Contract Dispute, Releasing $100,000+ in Escrow Funds to Sellers

San Diego, CA | April 1, 2026 Hoffman Forde recently achieved a significant victory for its clients in a contract dispute arising from a failed real estate transaction. Following a buyer’s breach of the purchase agreement, the firm successfully moved for summary judgment, securing a decisive ruling in favor of the sellers. The court’s decision […]

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April 8, 2026

From Executive Order to Bipartisan Compromise: The 21st Century ROAD To Housing Act

From Executive Order to Bipartisan Compromise: The 21st Century ROAD To Housing Act This is part two of a two part series on the 2026 Executive Order related to housing and institutional investors. The January 2026 Executive Order targeting institutional investors set the tone for a renewed federal focus on housing affordability. This second part […]

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March 24, 2026

Wall Street vs. Main Street: The Executive Order That Reshaped the Housing Debate

Wall Street vs. Main Street: The Executive Order That Reshaped the Housing Debate This article is a two-part series detailing the most recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2026 entitled “Stopping Wall Street from Competing with Main Street Homebuyers.” For years, first-time homebuyers have argued that they are not only […]

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March 18, 2026

Vacant Escondido Gas Station Sells for $5.05 Million Following Competitive Marketing Process

Escondido, California, February 20, 2026. Hoffman Forde announced that a long-vacant gas station property located at 2004 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido, California has been sold for $5,050,000 following a competitive marketing process that generated significant interest from investors and operators throughout Southern California. The property was marketed by Enduring Real Estate agents Kevan McDougal […]

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March 11, 2026
California Courts Target Tenant Screening Paperwork

Approved and Housed, Yet Still Suing: California Courts Target Tenant Screening Paperwork

For years, landlords have treated background-check disclosures as routine paperwork, important, yes, but rarely the focal point of litigation. A recent California appellate decision makes clear that assumption is no longer safe. Tenant screening has become a pressure point for regulators, advocates, and courts alike. Applicants routinely pay screening fees without seeing the reports used […]

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February 27, 2026
Homeowners win rare emotional distress award against HOA

David v. Goliath: Homeowners Win Rare Emotional Distress Award Against HOA for Delayed Repairs

California homeowners depend on their HOAs to manage common areas, investigate reported problems, and act promptly when damage threatens habitability. When this system breaks down, homeowners often feel they have little recourse. A recent published decision from the Sixth District Court of Appeal, Ridley v. Rancho Palma Grande HOA, demonstrates that courts will intervene when […]

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February 25, 2026

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