It is common for local areas to create ordinances to help protect tenants in rental situations. According to the Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs, the Los Angeles County Rest Stabilization Ordinance is a law that limits rent increases and offers...
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...
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...
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...
Finding commercial real estate that suits the needs of a company and fits within its budget is not easy, especially in Los Angeles. Real estate is expensive, and people buying or selling would be wise to take steps to protect their interests as they move forward....
When it comes to selling properties in Los Angeles, sellers are legally obligated to disclose possible problems to prospective buyers that may impact the properties' value. Also, it is not legal to purposely hide major property defects. If a seller fails to share with...
In an ideal world, disputes about agreements would never crop up. However, the world is not perfect, so real estate dispute situations are sometimes unavoidable. A common dispute in the real estate world in Los Angeles and elsewhere has to do with breach of contract....
Naturally, homeowners in Los Angeles and throughout California take pride in the places they call home. Unfortunately, not all homes are built up to standard. If a home features construction defects that could have -- and should have -- been avoided, grounds for real...
Arguments between neighbors are sometimes inevitable, particularly when they involve property boundaries. Unfortunately, these arguments can quickly escalate, causing extra problems for both parties. In these real estate dispute situations in Los Angeles, seeking a...
Purchasing a home can understandably be an exciting process for all parties involved, but fraudulent activity can quickly cast a dark cloud over this process. Specifically, mortgage fraud may occur, leading to real estate litigation. Those who are negatively impacted...