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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A remodel of your home can be a substantial investment. Nonetheless, it oftentimes shocks me to see the contracts that parties enter into regarding construction. This Read More > ...
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If you’ve recently purchased a home, or are looking to buy, you know how tough the market is. The competition is intense, with there being more Read More > ...
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As predicted, El Niño arrived in California and brought some much needed precipitation with it. This past winter brought the most rain California has had in 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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The attorneys at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP have seen their share of construction related disputes. In an effort to educate our network of real estate professionals Read More > ...
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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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Another year, another set of new or revised laws. There are 100s of new or revised laws this year for California, several of which impact the Read More > ...
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Under California law a “penalty provision”, or an unreasonable liquidated damages provision, is not enforceable. Over the years public policy has changed to allow for more Read More > ...
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Recently, there have been a series of decisions in California that have limited the recovery of attorney fees. In my previous blog article titled, “Can you Read More > ...
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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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As real estate attorneys, Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP cannot stress enough to real estate agents and sellers the importance of properly disclosing information pertaining to Read More > ...
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Attorney fee provisions often drive lawsuits, and become a significant battle after the trial is over. The recent case of Maynard v. BTI Group was no Read More > ...
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Understanding Square Footage and How it Affects Your Lease Previously, my colleagues wrote blogs regarding commercial leasing considerations for tenants and commercial evictions, but today I Read More > ...
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In a recent case called Neiman v. Leo A. Daly Company the California Court of Appeal upheld summary judgment awarded to an architect based on his Read More > ...
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With the increase in new homes sprouting up in the greater Bay Area it is important to understand California’s Right to Repair Act. The California Court Read More > ...
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California Business & Professions Code § 7031 (a) provides, in part, that “no person engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of a contractor, Read More > ...
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How the absence of a comma in a Listing Agreement cost a broker a $340,000 commission. How important is it to be accurate in your listing Read More > ...
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Check out this animated video discusses what to look out for while preparing your disclosure documents when selling your property. Video Script CLIENT: We have decided Read More > ...
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Sumner Hill is a homeowners association in a gated community in Madera County. The Sumner Hill residents historically enjoyed access to a private road that leads Read More > ...
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In my previous blog article I discussed Fixed Price contracts and Cost Plus contracts. I intend to post a series of blog articles outlining the ways Read More > ...
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My colleague Charlie Bronitsky has been sharing tips for revising home improvement contracts and working with General Contractors. As The Homeowner, Make Sure You Are Insured Read More > ...
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The new year brings with it new laws and some of these may affect you and/or your clients. The following are effective January 1, 2012. NEW Read More > ...
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This is the third of my home remodel blog article series about how to protect yourself when contracting for a remodeling of your home. To review Read More > ...
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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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I’ve written in the past about the most passive method of collection, which is to simply record Abstracts of Judgment and assuming your judgment debtor has Read More > ...
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This is my fourth article regarding home remodel contracts. If you have not seen the basics, please take a look at my earlier articles ” Home Read More > ...
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As of January 1, 2011 Mechanic’s Lien law has started changing here in California. Two changes are already in effect and the entire section of the Read More > ...
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On July 1, 2012, just three months from now, an all new series of mechanics’ lien laws will be in place in California. This new law, Read More > ...
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Although most people in California refer to a loan secured by a house as a mortgage, the legally accurate terminology is a promissory note secured by Read More > ...
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There are many different complications that can occur during a remodel. If you are a homeowner looking to enter into a construction contract, this article will Read More > ...
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Over the years, we have encountered a number of strange fact patterns which tend to stand out in our collective memory. Below is a list of Read More > ...
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In February 2011, a new California Appellate decision was published effecting a homeowner’s rights after purchasing a newly constructed home. However, before delving into this legal Read More > ...
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