Landlords and tenants frequently disagree about what is appropriate to do at a rental property. Tenants want all the conveniences of a home, while landlords want to protect their property from damage and other tenants from potential nuisances. Both real estate rental...
Finding the right real estate agent to help you land the perfect investment property is like finding a five-dollar bill on the ground. It’s a miracle when it happens and feels so good when it does. Yet sometimes, the search does not go so well. Here are a few red...
Real estate professionals often have to answer questions from their clients about title insurance. Some people think that the entire system is a scam because of how rarely people need to make claims against their coverage. Others just want to keep their costs as low...
Choosing the right commercial property can be a protracted process. Finding a facility with the right amenities could take some time. The search may last even longer if there are budgetary constraints. When you find a commercial property that falls within your budget...
After notifying your landlord several times about an issue in your apartment, you have run out of patience. The problem has not been repaired or resolved. You turn to a state agency that helps tenants in tenant-landlord disputes. After the agency contacts your...
If you live in the Los Angeles area, you likely know someone who at one point lived in someone else’s garage because that was all they could afford – or maybe that person was you. People moving to California from other parts of the country can experience serious...
Sometimes, people rent spaces with the goal of making money off of doing so. They may feel that they can sublet parts of the space to bring in an income, saving them money on their rent. For example, a renter who leases a three-bedroom property for $1,000 may decide...
Live/work spaces have become increasingly popular in recent years – particularly in cities like Los Angeles where real estate prices are among the highest in the country. However, it’s not really a new concept. People have lived above their stores, bars, restaurants...
Most people acquire property by purchasing it or inheriting it. However, some people aren't in a position to acquire property that way. They might instead decide to lay claim to a vacant piece of land or even a house that’s sitting unoccupied. If someone occupying or...
Owning a rental property is a great investment. However, it is not unusual for a landlord to get into a dispute with their tenant. A tenant may feel the landlord is too bossy or strict, while the landlord may discover that the tenant is anything but what they hoped...