Liens and levies are two common legal tools for collecting a debt. How and when they’re used depends on the particular circumstances of the debt owed, but what are these circumstances, and what is the difference between the two? Read…
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A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a type of company that owns or finances valuable real estate assets to earn a profit. According to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), companies must meet several legal requirements to be classified…
The state of California requires that home sellers disclose details about the property they have on the market. These obligations apply to the vast majority of homeowners in California who are selling their homes. Selling a home without careful planning…
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As a landlord, you have likely done your due diligence to screen potential tenants to identify those who might be problematic renters. Unfortunately, even the most stringent screening process might not be enough to avoid having a tenant who becomes…
Under California law, every residential property seller is required to complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) for the buyer. A multi-page document, the TDS is used to inform the residential property buyer about any major property defects. In contrast, a…
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Contracts are at the foundation of many commercial relationships. You have the fair and reasonable expectation that other parties will uphold their obligations under the contract they signed. If they fail to do so, it can cause significant financial damage…
Whether you own commercial property or residential property, few things are more frustrating than getting into a dispute over boundary lines. Also known as survey disputes, a boundary line dispute can cause sharp conflict between neighbors and, potentially, significant damage…
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Did the government or government entity cause significant damage to your property? If so, you may be entitled to claim financial compensation through a legal doctrine known as inverse condemnation. At the Law Office of David C. Winton, we want…
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In many ways, 2020 has been a tumultuous year. In recent months, there have been protests throughout the country. While the majority of civil demonstrations have been peaceful, there are exceptions. Some protests turned destructive. It is not only an…
The COVID-19 outbreak has affected life all over the world. According to data from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), approximately 760,000 cases of the respiratory virus have been confirmed in the state as of mid-September. Beyond being a…