Reuben, Junius & Rose, LLP is a full-service real estate law firm. We deliver high-quality legal work with small-firm efficiencies and pricing.
Our attorneys counsel and represent clients in all facets of real estate law, with special emphasis on real estate transactions and land use planning and zoning. We take considerable pride in our attorneys’ experience, versatility and commitment. In conjunction with delivering high-quality legal services, we encourage every member of the firm to become actively involved in the San Francisco community.
The firm culture prizes practicality and efficiency. Clients are invited to communicate frequently with their attorneys regarding any aspect of the attorney-client relationship, including fees. We are especially proud of the trust, friendship and confidence we have earned, as evidenced by our long-term relationships with many clients.
The firms clients include globally recognized developers such as Tishman-Speyer Properties, Kilroy Realty, Boston Properties, Equity Residential, United Dominion, and others. We also represent national retailers like CVS pharmacies, Starbucks Coffee, Sherwin-Williams Paints, and more. And finally, we represent many small property owners and developers.
Reuben, Junius & Rose, LLP provides full-service representation for purchase and sale transactions, including drafting and legal review of purchase and sale agreements and associated closing documents. Our attorneys have experience with
Join us for a panel with leading experts in varied fields to share insights on office-to-residential conversions in San Francisco and beyond. Panelists will focus on buildings with distinctive features in promising neighborhoods or locations near business districts. The speakers will consider design, legal, and financial implications of converting existing office and mixed commercial buildings to residential uses. The discussion will primarily spotlight buildings where conditions and opportunities are most favorable to adaptive reuse and redevelopment. Panelists: Charles Bloszies / FAIA, Architect & Structural Engineer Andrew Junius / Reuben, Junius, & Rose, Land Use Attorney Joy
California Senate Bill 900 (SB 900), effective January 1, 2025, introduces significant changes to the responsibilities of homeowners associations (HOAs) in common interest developments, particularly condominiums. The legislation mandates that HOAs take immediate action to repair utility service interruptions originating in the project’s common area, such as gas, heat, water or electrical service, even if the issue extends into individual units. Repairs must commence within 14 days of the disruption. Key Provisions Impacting Condo Owners and HOAs Expanded Repair Responsibilities. SB 900 amends Civil Code Section 4775, part of the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, to
The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (California Civil Code Section 4000 et seq.) (“Act”) is the primary body of law governing residential common interest developments (“CIDs”) and homeowners associations (“HOAs”) in California. Several bills – such as those relating to HOA elections, the permissibility of electronic voting, maintenance responsibilities for public utilities serving CIDs, and dispute resolution procedures for construction defect claims – were recently enacted by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Newsom. These modifications to the Act have since been codified in the California Civil Code and became effective January 1,
In a litigation result that will have a number of positive consequences for developers and housing advocates, the City of La Canada Flintridge (“City”) last week moved to dismiss its appeal of a closely-watched “Builder’s Remedy” case. After the appeals court ordered the City to post a $14 million bond on appeal, the City chose not to do so and will now comply with the trial court decision and process a housing application to build an 80-unit apartment project (“Project”). Readers may recall us reporting on this litigation previously. (California Housing Defense Fund v. City of
Most sophisticated real estate professionals understand that before real property is acquired, a review of the condition of title is an essential part of the due diligence process. But the nuances of title insurance coverage are often not understood. In most cases, a prospective buyer of real estate will receive a preliminary title report or title commitment from a title insurer affiliated with the escrow agent for the transaction. That document typically includes the legal description for the property, a statement about the proposed form of title insurance policy, the exceptions to the title insurance coverage
