Category: Landowner Liability

New Palo Alto Ordinance Tightens Tenant Protections

As is well known now since the passing of the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, as well as subsequent bills resulting from the effects of COVID-19, Read More > ...

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Supreme Court Upholds Controversial San Jose Affordable Housing Ordinance

The Bay Area is known worldwide for a multitude of things, including being the hub of technological advancements, cultural diversity, and championship sports teams.  One of Read More > ...

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Damage Caused by City-Owned Tree May Allow for Recovery Under Inverse Condemnation

The recent case of City of Pasadena v. Superior Court dealt with a situation whereby a city-owned tree fell on a private residence during a windstorm, Read More > ...

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Are Short Term Rentals for You?

Short term rentals are becoming big business, and California and the Bay Area are no exception.  Companies such as Airbnb and VRBO have grown to become Read More > ...

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So you Want to be a Landlord

For many people, their first experience with becoming a landlord is a bit of an accident.  They buy a new house and decide to lease out Read More > ...

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New Lending Laws: Seller Carry Backs and the Truth-in-Lending-Act. What Sellers Need to Know in 2014 About Extending Credit.

As the California Bureau of Real Estate notes, “’Carry backs’ by sellers are evidenced by promissory notes secured by deeds of trust or mortgages recorded in Read More > ...

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Commercial Leases – The Right to Assign or Sublet, a Potential Trap for the Unwary Tenant

Commercial leases tend to be negotiated for long periods of time (10 or 15 year leases are not uncommon), especially if the tenant is making significant Read More > ...

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Adverse Possession Awarded Without Paying Taxes

In past blog articles, we have discussed the doctrine of adverse possession, and some of the difficulties in prevailing on an adverse possession theory.  In order Read More > ...

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Title Insurance on the Purchase of Multiple Parcels

Often a developer will purchase multiple parcels of property that have been sold together in a single transaction in the past. The developer’s intent is usually Read More > ...

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Tis’ the Season.. to Take Care of Your Property.

During the holiday season it’s especially important to take the necessary precautions to make sure your home is safe and ready for guests. Be sure to Read More > ...

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“Ho Ho Holiday Mayhem!” Avoid the Unwanted Present of a Lawsuit During the Holidays

‘Tis the holiday season.  Time for family get-togethers and holiday parties, whether you like it or not!  However, what happens when Uncle Eddy has one too Read More > ...

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Wait, This is Binding? Is a Lease is Enforceable Even Though the Agreement Lacks Essential Terms?

In the 2011 case of First Nat. Mortg. Co. v. Federal Realty Inv. Trust, 631 F.3d 1058 (9th Cir. 2011), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Read More > ...

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