Merrie Turner Lightner – Expert Witness

Apartment Management - Rent Control - Standard of Care Issues

With over twenty years experience as an owner/manager, Rent Board Commissioner and instructor of owners and managers, Merrie’s expertise and reputation have been used to settle and win lawsuits regarding apartment management and ownership issues. 

Lightner Property Group is listed in the following Expert Witness Directories and Websites
1. California Expert Witness Listings CA-Experts.com
2. California Expert Pages Expertpages.com
3. California Legal Experts Calif-legal.com
4. San Francisco Bar Association Directory SFBar.org
5. Alameda County Bar Association Directory ACBAnet.org
6. Southern California Experts Directory LACBA.org
7. San Diego County Bar Association Directory SDCBA.org

Qualifications

• Principal, Lightner Property Group, Inc.
• Board Member, NBC Article - First National Bank of Northern California
• Board Member, First National Bank of Northern California
• Board Member, Forbes Article - First National Bank of Northern California
• Former President, San Francisco Apartment Association
• Former President, California Apartment Association
• Former Commissioner, San Francisco Rent Board
• Certified Instructor for the California Apartment Association’s Certified Residential Manager Program
• Faculty, National Apartment Association Education Institute
• Attorney
• Mediator
• Licensed California Real Estate Broker
• Court Appointed Receiver
• Merrie’s resume

Sampling of Legal Issues

• Standard of care, multifamily residential management
• Habitability Standards
• Resident managers, employment practices
• Acquisitions due diligence
• Rent Control issues
• San Francisco market values

Procedure and Policy

• Complimentary phone interview
• $5,000 retainer must be paid before use of Lightner Property Group name is permissable
• Review of facts, documents, procedures and property
• Assist developing case strategy and analysis
• Review of case strengths and weaknesses
• Written report when requested
• Deposition and trial testimony
• Monthly billing when case is active
• Fee schedule

Art Swanson, CRM – Expert Witness

San Francisco Rental Values – Historical and Current

Art Swanson has over 16 years experience as a hands-on manager of San Francisco apartment buildings and rental property. In addition to his responsibilities dealing with maintenance, repair and construction projects, he oversees all resident managers for Lightner Property Group, its affiliates and clients. $500 non-refundable retainer fee.

Qualifications

• Project Manager, Lightner Property Group
• Over 16 years experience analyzing and establishing market rental rates
• Certified Resident Manager - CRM
• Real Estate Licensee
• State of California Licensed Notary
• $1500 Initial Deposit
• Monthly billing when case is active
• Fee schedule

Lightner Property Group is a San Francisco based asset, property management and development firm specializing in in-fill development, urban housing and commercial property investments. The company provides real estate management, consulting, brokerage and development services. Lightner Property Group, its clients and affiliates offer Equal Housing and Employment Opportunities.