You have every right to start eviction proceedings when a tenant fails to pay rent, but in some situations, you may want to try something else before you take this step. This is especially true if you have a positive history with the tenant or are aware that he or she...
Easements give other people some right to your property. This may seem unfair, but according to SFGate, easements are a fixture in property law, and they prevent a property from becoming worthless due to lack of access. There are many ways that someone may create an...
In 2020, California’s commercial property owners faced a range of unexpected changes and fluctuations. Many commercial buildings across the state and nation wound up closing abruptly. These sudden closures have raised numerous questions about how property owners...
In certain real estate transactions, you may find yourself drafting your own home sale contract as opposed to someone else creating it for you. This can happen when you are buying or selling a home without a real estate agent or buying a property directly from the...
When you first invested in California real estate, you may have pictured an easy business model that could grow your wealth. Real estate investments can be exactly that, but only when other entities follow through on keeping the terms of real estate contracts. When...
Whether you rent property to a commercial tenant or you are a residential landlord, housing discrimination is a topic you need to understand. Landlords have rights and responsibilities, and every year, many face harsh repercussions due to discrimination complaints....
When you became a landlord, you thought it would be a great way to make extra income while offering housing to people in California. If you have little landlord experience, then you may have the same amount of experience with tending to landlord/tenant disputes....
When handling a real estate dispute, you may find it tempting to turn to litigation right away. But this is not necessarily your best option. While litigation has its place in the resolution of disputes, it is not the only card on the table. So what are your other...
With the shift to remote work, many office buildings are currently sitting empty. This is likely to change over time, but some studies indicate that companies are not planning to return to full office use. PwC has conducted extensive surveys to learn what businesses...
A leasehold estate is what you have when you have an agreement to rent a property. It covers the time you have rights to and temporary ownership of the property. According to the California Department of Real Estate, there are four types of leasehold estates that you...
