Landlords want tenants who will respect the property, pay their rent on time, and not cause problems. Tenants wish to have a landlord who will respect their privacy, provide safe living conditions, and make repairs promptly. A signed rental agreement is the best way...
Real Estate Law
SoCal commercial real estate market is shifting
Those who are interested in investing in commercial real estate in Southern California are increasingly having to take creative approaches to their efforts in order to have them pay off. For decades, the majority of commercial real estate space in SoCal that hasn’t...
Do you need to honor an existing easement?
When you buy a property, it may already have an easement. This means that a legal agreement has already been reached where someone who doesn’t own that property is allowed to use it. This use may be very limited in scope, depending on the terms of the easement. For...
How does eminent domain work?
One of the most worrying phrases a property owner can hear in relation to their place is “eminent domain”. It means the government wants to take your land. Eminent domain is a necessary law to have, as, with so much land being privately owned, it would only take one...
What are contingencies when closing on real estate?
Buying a house is a massive commitment, so you want to be certain that it’s the right deal for you. The trouble is, you can only tell if you have all your ducks in a row after signing a closing agreement. That’s when you can do the final things necessary to ensure the...
What is a quiet title action?
One of the worst problems you can encounter when purchasing real estate involves discovering issues with the title. The problem might be that the person selling the property does not have the full right to sell it because someone else is claiming ownership. Or it...
What are boundary disputes?
When you purchase a property, you not only gain legal ownership of the building but also any land that is included in the title. For some people, the garden and land are every bit as important as the house itself. Thus, it can be very frustrating when disputes arise...
California landlords must make these disclosures to their tenant
As a landlord in California, you must make specific disclosures to a potential tenant before they rent your property. Such disclosures are necessary for the tenant to decide whether to rent the property. The information you need to bring to light before the tenancy...
Understanding the rules of a like-kind exchange in California
The California real estate market is often complex and confusing – especially for those who are just entering the space. One element that makes things complex is the use of industry jargon and terms, such as like-kind exchanges. When it comes to real estate, you...
When can you sue a landlord for wrongful eviction in California?
According to California law, every tenant has a right to quiet enjoyment of the property they are renting. This law requires landlords to ensure the tenants’ right to this enjoyment is not disturbed. However, it is not unusual for a landlord to violate this provision...
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