The changes made to zoning laws in California can impact lenders, buyers, brokers, developers, and other parties involved in real estate matters. The changes reflect a range of issues the state has faced, including: Homelessness Inequality in real estate Housing…
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When the government, federal or state, comes in and damages your property or takes over your property for some public interest, you should be compensated fairly. But if the government doesn’t take the necessary steps to acquire your property, including…
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Owners of adjacent or nearby properties often get into disputes with one another over claims of a prescriptive easement. In these claims, one property owner alleges that they have the right to use another’s property, even against the subject property…
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As a business owner, your place of business is crucial to the satisfaction of your customers, the productivity of your employees, and ultimately the success of your business. However, commercial tenants are not given the same protections as residential tenants…
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Typically, a person selling their home must disclose material problems or defects in the property under California state law. If the seller hides issues, they could face a lawsuit for defects the buyer finds after moving in. However, the seller…
The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) is a law that affords rights to qualified non-profit organizations to provide the first offer or first refusal to purchase properties on the market. This aims to create housing affordability and prevent the displacement of…
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Fences can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property, give you privacy, and offer you a sense of protection. However, they can also be the source of bitter neighborhood disputes. Allowing a fence to be put in the wrong place…
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Not all commercial lease agreements are the same. In fact, there are several different types of commercial lease agreements available in the state of California. Which lease is right for you depends on your financial situation and how you want…
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The environmental organization Sierra Watch successfully blocked efforts to expand Lake Tahoe’s Squaw Valley ski resort after their appeals were granted by California’s Third District Court of Appeals, according to the Los Angeles Times. The appeals successfully reversed a 2018…
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Whether you live in a condo, townhome, house, or another dwelling, you’d probably enjoy having a scenic view. If someone obstructs the view you thought you bought by erecting another building or planting a tree, for example, you wonder what…