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A Comprehensive Guide to Change-of-Use Applications

If you're about to start development on a major renovation project, you may need to take additional steps before you're…

2 years ago

How to Pull a Building Permit for Your Home Improvement Projects

If you're completing a home improvement project, there are a few important steps to this process that you may overlook.…

2 years ago

How the Bureau of Engineering Helps Get Building Permit Approved Faster

When you're getting ready to develop any type of building, you'll need to apply for building permits from the Los…

2 years ago

A Tenant’s Guide to Maximizing Your Improvement Allowance

If you're thinking of leasing out a commercial space for your retail store, warehouse, or office, there's a good chance…

2 years ago

The Importance of Permit Expediters in Substandard Housing

If you own a property in California, any housing on the property must be maintained to ensure it doesn't fall…

2 years ago

Understanding Stem Wall Foundations: Common Problems and Repairs

A home can be built with numerous types of foundations, the most common of which include basements and slab foundations.…

2 years ago

Load-bearing Walls: Everything You Need to Know

During a renovation or remodeling project, homeowners often want to remove a wall in order to create a more open…

2 years ago

Zoning Permits: Everything You Need to Know

When you buy a piece of land, there are certain rules you must adhere to if you're looking to develop…

2 years ago

Understanding Plan, Section, and Elevation Architectural Drawings

There are many different drawings that architects use when creating the design for a building or structure. Three of the…

2 years ago

Demystifying Easements: Your Guide to Understanding, Buying, and Removing Them

Whether you own land or a commercial/residential property, an easement likely exists on the property because of the presence of…

2 years ago