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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COVID-19 tested legal theories and complexities that were previously known, but hardly ever applied in reality. One perfect example of such a complexity is within contract Read More > ...
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After almost three years since the moratorium went into effect, the Alameda County Eviction Moratorium (Ordinance No. O-2020-41) is set to expire on April 29, 2023. Read More > ...
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All throughout Northern California this winter, we have seen historic rainfall from Lake Tahoe to the low-lying coastal town of Santa Cruz south of the Bay Read More > ...
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It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the rental market. By far the biggest impact was related to the timely Read More > ...
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While most landlords and tenants enjoy a peaceful and cordial relationship, there are times wherein disputes arise. This causes stress on both sides, as well as Read More > ...
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At the end of each residential tenancy in California, landlords are required to perform a checklist of tasks to comply with the law. These tasks can Read More > ...
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I. Partition Abuse and the Problem of Declining Intergenerational Wealth Unfortunately, a far too common scenario occurs where the family home passes to the children where Read More > ...
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Section 7031 was enacted as both a shield and a sword to deter unlicensed building contractors by (a) preventing them from bringing a claim for compensation Read More > ...
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Covid-19 changed the way in which properties are shown in the State of California. Open houses, scheduled showings and impromptu drop-ins are now a thing of Read More > ...
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The current Shelter in Place orders in San Mateo and Santa Clara County, along with the current MLSListings guidelines and rules, have changed the way REALTORS® Read More > ...
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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. NS-9.287, Read More > ...
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COVID-19 has had far reaching economic effects that continue to ripple through every industry, and real estate is no exception. In this time of uncertainty many Read More > ...
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The COVID-19 outbreak has created a slew of issues and potential areas for debate in the real estate world. This has included issues with performing under Read More > ...
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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, Governor Newsom executed two Executive Order’s regarding evictions. The March 16, Read More > ...
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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the Town Council of Los Gatos adopted Ordinance 2305, an Urgency Read More > ...
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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the City Council of Santa Clara adopted Ordinance No. 2014, an Read More > ...
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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the City Council of Mountain View adopted Ordinance No. 2.20, an Read More > ...
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In light of the Coronavirus (“Covid-19”) Pandemic that has affected schools, businesses, housing and employment, the City Council of San Jose adopted Ordinance No. 30381, an Read More > ...
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Half of all California renters, more than 3 million homes, spend more than a third of their income on rent. This means that half of all Read More > ...
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Stay out of trouble when writing purchase agreements by avoiding these pitfalls The Standard CAR and PRDS agreements are constantly updated and vetted in an attempt Read More > ...
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Most of the people who seek the help of a real estate attorney want to swiftly resolve a dispute they are experiencing. However, patience can be Read More > ...
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We previously wrote about view easements, a question we are often asked about. Notably, many clients believe they should have a right to view, but as Read More > ...
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The number one piece of advice we give to sellers is disclose, disclose disclose! With most home sales, the devil is in the details. A dispute Read More > ...
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Individuals purchasing real property in California quite often do so jointly with others. Whether investing, starting a family, or for business purposes, sharing the benefits and Read More > ...
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Our office is contacted frequently about disputes related to real estate clients own with other individuals. This can include un-wed significant others, siblings, friends and business Read More > ...
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Having an emotional support animal is a popular new method for therapy and well-being. They provide comfort and support to individuals suffering or in crisis, but Read More > ...
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On almost a weekly basis, our firm receives phone calls from clients about title transfers and changes in real property ownership. Many life events occur throughout Read More > ...
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Real property is one of the most important purchases in a person’s life. Given the importance and the stakes involved, disputes are not uncommon. Thankfully, California Read More > ...
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Failure to disclose cases are something we deal with on an extremely regular basis. A case I recently litigated confirmed the standard required in order to Read More > ...
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One of the topics we deal with most often pertaining to neighbor disputes are adverse possession or prescriptive easement claims. These are claims whereby one property Read More > ...
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It is the New Year, and with that comes resolutions, gift returns, tax returns and new laws. This is a short guide to help landlords and Read More > ...
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A few recent articles have discussed new laws in mediation and situations which oftentimes result in mediation, however we have not discussed what mediation is and Read More > ...
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With the recent outbreak of fires in Butte County and Southern California, it seemed like an appropriate time to address the best course of conduct for Read More > ...
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Approximately 95% of pending lawsuits end in a pre-trial settlement, with a majority of those settlements occurring at mediation. Mediation has been extremely successful for our Read More > ...
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In my last article, we discussed liquidated damages in the context of a residential real estate purchase contract. This article will examine whether a buyer may Read More > ...
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It is after Labor Day weekend and that means school supplies, summer vacation credit card bills, and preparing for the holidays. With all these added costs, Read More > ...
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In the highly-competitive real estate market in California, agents are being more aggressive in enforcing contract terms. So before you tell your client that you are Read More > ...
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Buyers seeking to back out of a purchase contract after all contingencies have been removed is one of the matters we see the most in our Read More > ...
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Being a landlord in California can be very rewarding, but also challenging at times. Being a landlord and trying to sell your home can be even Read More > ...
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Summer is a time where most things slow down. School is out, vacations are plentiful, and the days are longer. What does not slow down is Read More > ...
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Marijuana legalization in California is here, but the fact that the substance is still considered illegal at the Federal level is causing some confusion and hardships Read More > ...
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Super Lawyers® is an organization that rates attorneys by region and publishes award-winning magazines every year. Peter Brewer has held the distinction of Super Lawyers since Read More > ...
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Recently, the Sixth District Court of Appeals in California overturned a lower court ruling that originally prevent a real estate broker from collecting a commission when Read More > ...
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California has seen an uptick in predatory ADA lawsuits, where landlords and business owners are being sued for accessibility violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Read More > ...
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Many previously-decided cases have held that an owner cannot evict a tenant who has filed bankruptcy, without approval of the bankruptcy court. Fighting the automatic stay Read More > ...
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