When you take over or acquire an interest in an ongoing development, you are more than an investor. You are a builder, a speculator and — perhaps most importantly — a newcomer. We have seen many people join a project in process and reap significant rewards. We have...
Having an easement on your property might confuse you as to who possesses the responsibility of keeping it up. As the property owner, you own the easement, but someone else has the right to use the easement portion of your property. That use includes some important...
If you own property in California, you are probably familiar with mechanics’ liens, tax liens and mortgage liens. You may not realize, though, unpaid child support may also result in a lien on your real property. This lien may affect your property sale. California...
When a business owner or new homeowner purchases a piece of real estate, they may be surprised to find that someone else is permitted by law to be on their property for a specific purpose. This right is known as an easement. Easements in California can be established...
If your home has been damaged or destroyed by fire, you will need a licensed contractor to make the repairs. California law has several safeguards to protect you from the charlatans who will undoubtedly surface. , LLP is a construction law...
The quality of indoor air is vital for the comfort and health of tenants, workers, students, customers, etc. Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) has been connected to headaches, decreased ability to concentrate, fatique, eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, etc....
Most would agree that very little guidance has been provided for those who are feeling the deep divide between federal and state governments in recent years as the matter of marijuana legalization places many involved in the real estate and housing industry in an...
The southern California real estate attorneys at The Law Office of provide advice and experience on all aspects of California real property: commercial lease negotiation, drafting of lease agreements, drafting of tenant in common...
When buying or selling property in California most will find that the process is multilayered. The real estate transaction is riddled with potential complications for those who aren't experienced enough to know what to expect when things don't go exactly as planned....
According to the U.S. Constitution's supremacy clause, the Constitution itself along with federal laws and treaties are the supreme law of the country. This means that our country (and state's) court systems are bound to follow the federal laws over any state laws or...
