Lighthouse Law Firm, APC

05/30/2026

New exterior and interior signs are officially up for Lighthouse Law Firm, APC, on the anniversary of taking my California Bar Oath.

This is more than just a sign on a building or in an office. It is tangible proof of a dream and vision coming true.

Seeing the firm’s name outside brings me full circle and makes me reflect on the sacrifices, hard work, and faith that brought me to this point. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity this country has afforded me and my family, and I am blessed to have been able to take full advantage of that opportunity through education, perseverance, and service.

This moment is a reminder that dreams are possible when you stay committed, keep pushing forward, and never forget where you came from.

Grateful. Blessed. Ready for what’s next.

John Calvo, Esq.
Lighthouse Law Firm, APC

05/23/2026

Just got a whole batch of our stadium seat cushions in time for L.A. Dodgers ⚾️ | L.A. Rams 🐏 | L.A. Galaxy / LAFC ⚽️ | College Football 🏈 | or Little League / Pony & High School Games and Seasons ⚖️ DM us and pick up a few FREE at : Lighthouse Law Firm, APC in Eagle Rock (Los Angeles) | Law Offices of John Calvo, Esq. - Estate Planning | Real Estate / Property Law ⚖️ 323-458-0000

04/18/2026

I've had a rough - and active - last 10 years. So, I decided to hire a life coach to mentor me into my golden years, and teach me how to better say...NO! ⚖️

04/17/2026

LANDLORDS & PROPERTY MANAGERS…DID YOU KNOW???
California SB 234: “The Keeping Kids Close to Home Act (Family Daycare Homes) is a bill that was authored by Senator Nancy Skinner and became law on January 1, 2020. It is a state law, which means it applies to everyone in California. – Because California was facing a large shortage in accessible, regulated childcare, the law changed to eliminate barriers for large family daycare home providers. The bill, amended Health and Safety Code §1596.78, and now requires that all large family daycare homes that care for up to 14 children be classified as a residential use of property for the purposes of local ordinances.

SB 234 makes clear that:
• You do not need a zoning permit or business license for use of a large (Up to 12 children - or 14 with certain conditions) or small (Up to 6 children - or 8 with certain conditions) family child care home. It does not matter if you live in an incorporated or unincorporated area.
• All family child care homes are allowed in:
Single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, townhomes; and residential units within other types of multi-family buildings.
• Cities, counties, landlords, property managers, Homeowners Associations (HOAs), insurance companies, and other housing providers cannot stop a prospective or current tenant/lessee from having a family child care home just because they live in any of the property types listed above.
• Just because a prospective tenant/lessee has (or plans to have) a small or large family child care home, landlords, property managers, HOAs, mortgage companies, Realtors, and other housing providers cannot:

o Refuse to rent to you,
o Evict or threaten to evict you, or
o Refuse to sell you a home.

• Insurance companies cannot cancel or refuse to renew your or your landlord’s homeowners insurance policy just because you provide or plan to provide family child care in your home.

LANDLORDS & PROPERTY MANAGERS – KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE LAW.
A violation of SB 234 gets reported to the California Civil Rights Department and allows a prospective tenant/lessee to sue you in civil court for a violation of housing rights as a family child care home provider.

* The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice

4/16/2026 – John Calvo, Esq. | Lighthouse Law Firm, APC

04/04/2026

Last night I was in Pasadena and passed through a private alley to get to a business I've patronized for decades. I was impressed that they had protected themselves from a possible PRESCRIPTIVE EASEMENT claim. Don't know what that is? You should inform yourself, because it is real.

California Civil Code Section 1008 protects property owners from losing land rights through prescriptive easements by allowing them to post signs stating "Right to pass by permission, and subject to control, of owner: Section 1008, Civil Code". This notice prevents third-party use from ripening into a permanent legal right.

Key Aspects of Civil Code § 1008:

Preventive Action: It is a legal tool to prevent users from establishing a prescriptive easement (which requires 5 years of continuous, open, and hostile use).

Sign Requirements: Signs must be posted at each entrance to the property or at intervals of not more than 200 feet along the boundary.

Owner Action Needed: The sign must be installed by the owner or someone authorized by the owner, not a tenant.

Effect: Once posted, the use is considered permissive rather than adverse, halting the prescriptive period.

* For informational purposes only. Not to be construed as legal advice. If you require legal advice, contact us at:

Lighthouse Law Firm, APC
JOHN CALVO, Esq.
CA Attorney-at-Law | Real Estate Broker
323-458-0000
www.JohnCalvoEsq.com

03/10/2026

We go the extra mile - literally - for our clients 🏃‍♀️ 250 miles round-trip today - by 1pm - to defend an Ex Parte Hearing and oppose a motion to quash a writ of possession. Good news? Motion DENIED! ⚖️
Need sound legal advice?
Contact:

John Calvo, Esq. ⚖️
Attorney-at-Law | Real Estate Broker (CA)
2910 W. Broadway, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 458-0000 direct
www.JohnCalvoEsq.com

03/05/2026

⚖️ Judgment for Plaintiff!!! ⚖️ WE WON! ✊️ ⚖️
Our client - plaintiff - is the owner of a property where a squatter took possession of, and was trying to Adversely Possess it after the death of her father. Now we wait for the Writ of Posession to get the Riverside County Sheriffs out to the property to eject her! 🦵🏚

We won our civil Unlawful Detainer trial in Superior Court of California - County of Riverside - Palm Springs Courthouse. Proud of the tenacity of my legal team and thankful for the knowledgeable judge who saw right through respondent and her lies (we impeached her). Our legal system works.

Adverse Possession - Allows a person to claim ownership of another's property by occupying it openly, exclusively, without true owner's permission (hostile), and continuous for the California statutory 5 years, while paying all property tax during this period. It is basically a way to "legally" steal real property!

Quiet Title Action - A lawsuit that is filed to perfect title, determine the rightful owner of real property, and resolve ownership disputes, including claims of adverse possession.

If you want to know more, or find out how to protect yourself against opportunists, or need legal advice in California, call or reach out to:

JOHN CALVO, Esq. ⚖️
CA Attorney-at-Law | Real Estate Broker
Lighthouse Law Firm, APC
☎️ 323-458-0000
www.JohnCalvoEsq.com

03/01/2026

This can happen to anyone. Be alert and check the chain of title on your home frequently. The system should work more efficiently. It should not have to take Channel 7 news to expose this alleged fraud. Either the suspect is an amazing OCD cleaner, or a sophisticated scammer. In the end the legal system works. If you need guidance on how to check your title, DM me at my FB page: Lighthouse Law Firm, APC ⚖️ Rita Ortiz, the woman who filed numerous multimillion mechanic liens (over $500 million) on homeowners on Benedict Canyon Drive, has been arrested.

Rita Ortiz, the woman who filed numerous multimillion liens on homeowners on Benedict Canyon Drive, has been arrested.

02/26/2026

***Knowledge is Power*** Great day spending time in seminars increasing my legal knowledge. Morning session was "Tax Issue Spotting for Lawyers who Draft Trusts" and presented by a veteran Estate Planning Attorney and Tax Specialist. Afternoon session was "Where Mental Illness and Estate Planning Collide – How to Counsel Clients with Dementia and Other Mental Illnesses" and presented by a well-prepared Estate Planning Attorney with great advice that I can implement in my firm and with clients immediately. This is a subject we encounter often. Continuing Education is important for me to stay abreast of the latest laws, tax code, and customs in my field of expertise - in order to provide you top-level legal advice and estate planning.

Schedule a consultation with me to discuss your Estate Planning needs, or to review your current Estate Plan.

John Calvo, Esq.
Estate Planning Attorney-at-Law (California)
323-458-0000
[email protected]

02/12/2026

The deadline to file the HOMEOWNER'S EXEMPTION on your primary home is February 15, 2026. You can save on your yearly property tax bill by doing so. It is available to everyone on their principal residence. Don't fall for scammers that charge you a ton of money, pretending to be a government agency. The cost is free from the L.A. County Assessor. Link to forms are in comments. Have questions? DM or text me. --- John Calvo, Esq. - Attorney-at-Law @ 323-458-0000.