Easement Disputes: Justified Fines or Unconstitutional Punishment?

Written Contribution by Jonathan Kim Homeowners for a beach front property in Malibu were slapped with a hefty fine of $4.1 million after refusing to comply with an order to cease and desist from the California Coastal Commission. The Commission utilized Public Resources Code Section 30821, which allows for a penalty of up to $11,250 […]