Tenant Protection Ordinance

Court of Appeal reverses more than $5 million in civil penalties and attorney fees assessed against GMSR’s property-owner client

GMSR’s clients own multiple residential properties in Oakland.  The City of Oakland sued them, alleging building code violations and seeking civil penalties and a permanent injunction under the Oakland Municipal Code.  The trial court found code violations at five properties and granted the City’s requests

People v. DODG Corporation (Aug. 21, 2024, No. A163757) 2024 WL 3886055

Court of Appeal reverses more than $5 million in civil penalties and attorney fees assessed against GMSR’s property-owner client

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