Jan 6, 2023 | California Real Estate Law
You’re likely reading this post because you’re not one of the fortunate landlords who have a tenant who pays rent promptly, maintains the property well, and abides by all rules and regulations. Your tenant may have driven you to the point where...
Dec 1, 2022 | California Real Estate Law, Tips on Contracts
All parties that sign a contract, including you, are expected to fulfill certain responsibilities. If one of the parties doesn’t carry out their obligations under the agreement, they’ll have breached the contract. In the event of a breach, you have the...
Nov 8, 2022 | California Real Estate Law
Unlike some other U.S. states, California does not mandate that all parties to a real estate transaction hire attorneys to represent them at the closing. However, it can be in your best interest to hire a real estate lawyer if you’re renting, buying, or selling...
Aug 5, 2022 | California Real Estate Law
What is a partition action? A partition action is a legal remedy available to someone who needs to divide property that they jointly own with someone they no longer want to hold property with but have been unable to agree with the other owner(s) about whether or how...
Jul 6, 2022 | California Real Estate Law
Whether you’re a property owner, buyer, seller, landlord, or tenant, many real estate laws in California dictate your rights and responsibilities. You need to familiarize yourself with how these California real estate laws affect you so you can comply with them or...
Jun 6, 2022 | California Real Estate Law, Tips on Contracts
Recently while catching up with an old friend over a cup of coffee, they sought my advice on a problem their grandmother was having with a construction contractor. Their grandmother had hired the contractor to redo her kitchen, and halfway through the job, the guy and...
May 5, 2022 | California Real Estate Law
Deciding whether to buy or sell a home is a significant and costly decision involving many necessary steps that require coordination, preparation and careful consideration. A Realtor will help you understand the process and eliminate the risk of incorrect or... Mar 2, 2022 | California Real Estate Law
Why you may want to consider mediation to maximize your claims and minimize your risk. Tom Gallagher, Esq., Partner The chances are good that if you purchased residential real estate in the State of California, standard purchase agreement from the California...