Real estate transactions can be very stressful experiences. People complete a purchase that represents multiple years of their salary. Oftentimes, the property they purchase will be where they will live for many years. For those selling real estate, maximizing their...
Real Estate
Can a buyer back out of a real estate purchase without penalty?
Selling real property requires careful planning. As the real estate market has been so volatile recently, sellers generally need to have a plan in place so that they know that they’ll have somewhere to live after listing their property. They may have to invest in...
Who pays for remodeling when a tenant suffers an injury?
Property maintenance and improvements can be a source of disputes between tenants who are renting a home and the landlord who owns and maintains the property. Landlords would prefer to keep their maintenance costs as low as possible, which means they may delay major...
Can landlords prohibit animals in their California rentals?
Pets can be messy and expensive, but they can greatly enhance someone's daily life. A companion animal like a dog or a cat can provide someone with emotional support and motivation to exercise. Tenants renting in California may feel happier when they have a pet to...
3 ways to appeal an HOA decision
Many homeowners in California live in neighborhoods that follow strict precedents set by a Homeowners’ Association (HOA). An HOA works to maintain common areas within a community and enforce rules and regulations in the interest of all homeowners. The association may...
Has your HOA violated your rights with closed-door meetings?
There are benefits that come from living in a community governed by a homeowner's association (HOA). You have an intermediary to help if there's a conflict with a neighbor, as you can report noise violations and problem pets to the HOA. You know that there are others...
3 things landlords may not know about evictions
Whether you own a building with two dozen one-bedroom apartments or rent out your mother's former home to a family, working as a landlord can be a frustrating job. Regardless of whether it is your primary source of income or just a way to defray the costs of owning a...
3 reasons California landlords can evict their tenants
Landlords and tenants need a basic understanding of California rental laws, or they risk getting taken advantage of or losing money. Landlords have limitations on their rights once they lease the property to tenants, and the lease tenants sign also limits what they...
The failure to disclose can haunt your real estate transaction
When someone is selling a property, they have an obligation to disclose certain pieces of information. They need to disclose problems with the property, for example, as well as other factors that could influence the value of the property. Failing to disclose all the...
There are multiple ways to resolve disputes with tenants
Landlords and their tenants don’t always get along, and that can be problematic. If you are a landlord and have a problem with a tenant, you may be frustrated and eager to evict them, because you want to move on and have a tenant who doesn’t cause you problems. At the...
