California municipalities enact zoning laws to maintain property values and to designate specific land areas for parks, commercial, industrial and residential uses. Requests for a zoning exception require the property owner, or potential owner, to submit an...
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Inverse condemnation damages
You can see inverse condemnation as the flip side of eminent domain. As outlined in California statutes, inverse condemnation can occur anytime the value of a property is diminished by the government or a utility company. The loss of property can be permanent or...
Calculation of fair market value in eminent domain
Governments and public-serving entities in California have the capacity to force the sale of real estate so that it can be used for a public use. This is known as an eminent domain action. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution authorizes government agencies to...
Does eminent domain trump property rights in California?
Owning real estate usually gives people a sense of security. But what recourse do residents of Southern California have when a state or local government exercises the power of eminent domain over their rights as private property owners? What is eminent domain? The...
Resolving a property line dispute before selling your home
A property line dispute can be a significant obstacle for California property owners wishing to sell their homes. If there is a dispute regarding the boundary line of your property, it can lead to legal battles, property devaluation and potentially losing the sale of...
Understanding the California Coastal Act
It is certainly no secret that residents of California value the beautiful landscape. That love was the motive behind the California Coastal Act. Understanding the history and purpose of this groundbreaking act is essential for anyone who owns land in this beautiful...
How to recognize real estate discrimination
Although housing discrimination still occurs in California and throughout the rest of the country, the federal government harshly punishes proven offenders. Here is a summary of the federal Fair Housing Act. Protected classes The Fair Housing Act, enacted in 1968,...
Real estate investment mistakes to avoid
Real estate investment in California is by no means easy. If you’re not careful, you could end up with a financial boondoggle that costs you much more than you invested. As with every kind of investment, the key to succeeding is knowledge and the proper amount of...
California fencing laws
Building a fence on a property line can cause unique problems with your neighbor. Fortunately, you can avoid potential disputes or take cautionary steps to be sure you remain compliant by understanding and following the basic fencing laws in California. Fence height...
Where do easements and eminent domain intersect?
You might have heard the term eminent domain before and wondered what it means. It refers to the government's power to take private property for public use. This power applies to building roads, schools and public utilities in California. Government limitations...