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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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‘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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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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