If you own a rental property, you probably understand that being a landlord comes with its fair share of responsibilities and obligations. Besides collecting the rent, a landlord is also a salesperson, a repairman and a conflict solver. Here are some of the...
Every human being has a right to secure, safe and comfortable accommodation. However, not everyone can afford to own a home. As a result, most people live in rented properties. Both federal and California laws protect tenants from unfair actions (like race, gender, or...
As a real estate investor, you want to lease your properties in a way that is stable and safe for you. You want to maximize the return on your investment, and you’d like to remove as many obligations from yourself as possible. When designing the leases that you use...
When you’re buying a property, you take steps to know all you can about it. You want to be sure that you know about defects that could impact the property’s value or require repairs, because those are costly. Many sellers do all they can to repair minor issues before...
Have you ever driven past a piece of land and thought, “That would make a great…?” If so, you wouldn’t be the first, and you might not even be the first to enquire if that particular piece of land is for sale and at what price. The often repeated mantra of “location,...
Sooner or later, growing businesses and companies either need to open additional locations or move into a larger space. Sometimes, they may even need to do both simultaneously. If you have only operated in one location, you must decide whether to lease or purchase...
You and your neighbor have always gotten along. You see each other at neighborhood block parties and wave when you roll out your trash containers to the curb. Despite the positive relationship, a conflict could arise over your shared property line. If your neighbor...
Real estate developers have a hard job. Property investing is an expensive industry that requires putting a lot of money at significant risk. Developing a property to turn a profit takes time, effort, and most of a person’s attention. So, when legal disputes arise,...
In recent years, there has been a lot of confusion about the blurry line between emotional support animals and actual service animals. Emotional support animals are often pets with very little, if any, formal training. On the other hand, service animals receive...
Pretty much every American dreams about owning their own home. Unfortunately, not everyone has the money to purchase their dream home outright. This is where mortgages come in. And mortgage debt is, without a doubt, one of the most substantial debts in America....
