When you rent out property to tenants, you have a responsibility to inform them of certain information, such as problems or defects on the property. The act of sharing this information with prospective tenants is a disclosure. If someone has died on the property, is...
Should you go for mediation or arbitration?
California real estate professionals like you may sometimes get into disputes. Whether it is with a client or someone else, disputes are harrowing. Even professionals find these situations stressful. There are different ways to handle disputes. Some methods are...
What California law says about commercial rent control
Residential rent control is a cap on the amount of money a landlord can charge tenants per month to lease a living space. It is beneficial for residential tenants because it prevents their rent from increasing to something more than they can afford. However, what is...
What is escrow holdback and why a client might ask you for it
As someone who works in construction, you may have recently had a client ask you for an escrow holdback agreement. This can occur whether you are building new construction or providing renovation and repair services. If you are not yet familiar with escrow, it is...