Usually when we write about neighbor disputes, we discuss boundary disputes, a misplaced fence, or property rights gained or lost through adverse possession or easements. In Read More > ...
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We have written several articles about a seller’s duty to disclose, including articles about the consequences of failure to disclose material facts. Most of these articles Read More > ...
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In 2005, Afsheen and Fabiola Alborzian (“Alborzians”) obtained two loans to purchase a residential property. The first lienholder was Wells Fargo and the second lienholder was Read More > ...
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The recent case of Shoen v. Zacarias further analyzed the equitable easement concept and what is required by a trespasser to obtain one. In Shoen, the Read More > ...
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As the heat of the summer continues across California, and temperatures start to creep into the triple digits, having a pool around sounds like a pretty swell option. Read More > ...
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The recent case of Ryland Mews v. Munoz dealt with an increasingly common issue in homeowners associations – the installation of hard surface flooring. Ryland Mews Read More > ...
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The case of Monterossa v. Superior Court of Sacramento County (real party in interest, PNC Bank) is the first case to definitively answer a question many Read More > ...
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Some Californians believe that California does not exhibit autumn colors. That is because most of the population lives near a coast, where Mediterranean plants dominate the terrain. However, Read More > ...
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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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In April of 2008, Jeffrey Needelman (“Tenant”) entered into a lease agreement with DeWolf Realty Co., Inc. (“Landlord”) for an apartment in San Francisco. After the Read More > ...
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Over three years, Navjot LLC obtained three loans secured by the same piece of property. The first was in 2005 from Washington Mutual. The second was Read More > ...
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In a lengthy and well-reasoned opinion, the 9th Cir. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel concluded that where the broker was unaware of the agent’s fraud, the state court Read More > ...
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The attorneys at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP have handled many disputes that arose between neighbors with respect to trees. In an effort to educate our network Read More > ...
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We have previously stressed to real estate professionals, in our blog articles and in many of our speaking engagements, that dual agency is a very risky Read More > ...
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Lakeesha Lyles (“Lyles”) was a tenant living in a rent controlled apartment in Los Angeles since 2003. Her landlord, Denise Sengadeo-Patel (“Patel”), failed to send her Read More > ...
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What if you find the perfect house but the owner-seller is in bankruptcy? Sometimes it can be challenging to navigate the bankruptcy system and understand who Read More > ...
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Buying a new home can be an overwhelming process. The amount of paperwork is staggering. When buying property that is part of a homeowners’ association (HOA), Read More > ...
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Ceceilia Drumea (“Drumea”) was the resident property manager at an apartment building in Los Angeles for 18 years. Prior to serving as the property manager, she Read More > ...
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The answer is … maybe. At one point the industry had some certainty on this issue when, in 2006, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an Read More > ...
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The attorneys at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP put together a “Real Estate Case Update Blog Series.” We hope that the information you find here will Read More > ...
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The recent case of Peake v. Underwood will hopefully deter frivolous claims against real estate agents. Peake purchased a home from Underwood. Long after the sale Read More > ...
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Joseph Erlach rented a bedroom and bathroom in a house located in Monterey. He entered into an agreement with the original owner, Mary Schwann, to rent Read More > ...
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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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Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP put together a “Realtor Liability Blog Series.” We hope you find the information in this series to be informative as it Read More > ...
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The recent case of Hoffman v 162 North Wolfe LLC confirmed the statutory requirement that in order to prevail on a fraud claim for suppression of Read More > ...
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Buying a new home can be an overwhelming process. The amount of paperwork is staggering. When buying property that is part of a homeowners’ association (HOA), Read More > ...
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Vidal Preciado was the owner of a residential property in Alviso, California where he lived with two roommates. In July 2011, the Bank of New York Read More > ...
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When buyers receive their disclosures it is often a huge volume of documents and even more so if the buyer is purchasing a condominium, townhouse, or Read More > ...
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Have you experienced difficulties when applying for a loan modification? Check out our new blog series! The articles written by our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys will Read More > ...
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The recent appellate decision of Richman v. Hartley is critical for California real estate agents and sellers to know as it clarifies the mandatory disclosure requirements Read More > ...
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Another year, another set of new or revised laws. There are hundreds of new or revised laws this year for California, several of which impact the Read More > ...
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In November 2013, in Heritage Pacific Financial, LLC v. Montano, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit (“BAP”) held that the one-action rule prevents a Read More > ...
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The attorneys at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP put together a Commercial Leases Blog Series. Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, we hope that Read More > ...
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The attorneys at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP have many inquiries pertaining to the adverse possession problem. As we know that it is a common concern Read More > ...
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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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Another year, another set of new or revised laws. There are hundreds of new or revised laws this year for California, a number of which impact Read More > ...
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Following in the footsteps of several recent cases, the Third Appellate District of California held that JP Morgan Chase was required to grant a permanent loan Read More > ...
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When a seller decides to carry-back some portion of the purchase price, he or she becomes a lender. As a lender, the seller is now in Read More > ...
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The recent case of Rye v. Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Co., Inc. affirms the long-standing principle in easement law that an express easement over a general Read More > ...
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The First Appellate Court overturned the Santa Clara Superior Court and held that a bona fide lease survives a foreclosure. In Nativi v. Deutsche Bank, the Read More > ...
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Effective January 1, 2014, Senate Bill 426 went into effect and modified California’s anti-deficiency laws to do two things: 1) Clarify the protection implied in Read More > ...
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The attorneys at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP put together a “Wrongful Foreclosure Blog Series.” We hope that this blog will serve you as guidance and Read More > ...
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I was recently asked to speak at one of the local real estate associations about restrictions on real estate agents when assisting clients with repairs to Read More > ...
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Often the terms “mediation” and “arbitration” are used indiscriminately, but they mean entirely different things for the parties to an agreement containing these provisions. 1. What Read More > ...
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There have been a string of recent cases that have been decided in favor of borrowers against their lenders who have failed to offer loan modifications. Read More > ...
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The attorneys at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP encourage you to stay ahead of the curve by reading our “Real Estate Case Update” blog series. We Read More > ...
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As the economy has improved we have seen a steady increase in fence and boundary disputes. This is an increasingly common issue because when owners remodel Read More > ...
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Seyed Hosseini was a medical school graduate who incurred substantial student loans. After graduating he was unable to pass the medical licensing boards and never became Read More > ...
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Most condominium or townhouse owners are familiar with the responsibility of paying their homeowner association’s (“HOA”) dues. However, many owners do not realize that if they Read More > ...
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If you find yourself dealing with a neighborhood nuisance issue, it is very important to familiarize yourself with remedies that can help mitigate these matters. Check Read More > ...
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