If you are thinking about evicting a tenant, there are many factors to go over. For example, you have to think about the financial side of eviction, as well as the feasibility of discussing these matters with your tenant. On their website, the Office of the Attorney General provides a number of helpful tips for […]

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Adverse possession is a legal concept governing the possession of land owned by someone else. The adverse possessor acquires valid title to the property in question as long as he or she has the land for the length of time dictated by the state statute and meets all common law requirements.  The doctrine of adverse possession helps […]

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There are many reasons why disputes between landlords and tenants come up. Our blog has touched on eviction and other legal issues that arise when landlords and tenants encounter problems, whether a tenant falls behind on rent or violates a rental agreement in some other manner. Our law office understands that a range of negative […]

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As prices rose and real estate sales slowed in Los Angeles during the second quarter of 2020, many developers began to plan their next moves in an unsure market. As reported by the Los Angeles Business Journal last month, multifamily properties such as apartment, townhome and condominium buildings will be the first sector to rebound.  […]

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Buying commercial real estate is one thing; profiting from it is an entirely different matter. We know that your goal involves the latter. Otherwise, why bother making the purchase in the first place? Even if you are a seasoned real estate investor, there is no harm in reviewing the basics involved in a successful and […]

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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 this a fact that you have to disclose to tenants? […]

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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 better suited to certain situations than others. Mediation and arbitration are two of these methods.  How […]

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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 when a neutral third party holds money pending a specified outcome. […]

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As a property owner, you may eventually face a landlord and tenant dispute. While no one wants to handle this type of dispute, it is common for property owners to have to deal with it. Odds are, you will have to eventually. If you must evict a tenant, you need to ensure that you do so […]

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Mold is a natural fungus that thrives in moist environments. It is not uncommon for mold to grow in areas of the home, such as in bathrooms, beneath the sink or in basements. Though molds are not poisonous in and of themselves, some do product mycotoxins, which can exacerbate certain health conditions. Almost all molds, […]

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