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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A construction project is a resource-intensive undertaking for pretty much everyone involved. As such, it’s understandable that these projects also come with enormous amounts of risks, such as financial, safety and project delay risks. To help address the effects of...
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