California state Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation that aims to address the spiraling housing crisis. This is an issue that has become a matter of serious concern in the last decade. The new bills are designed to expand production of homes and to...
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How to solve a boundary dispute in California
Property lines can be a real source of contention for homeowners. When two people own adjacent parcels of land, it's not always clear where the property line falls. This can lead to disputes over things like the placement of fences or who is responsible for...
Owners may appeal property tax assessments
Small business owners sometimes feel the proverbial pinch of operating expenses. If costs increase and revenue drops, profits suffer. So, a California small business owner may seek to cut expenses where viable. Some may wonder if appealing a property tax assessment is...
The types of statutes of limitations in California real estate
A statute of limitations means that an individual has a time span for when to recover the damages of a bad real estate transaction. Real estate litigation is the process of filing a lawsuit against a buyer, seller or broker who breaches a contract, commits fraud,...
How a seizure differs from a forfeiture
A seizure and a forfeiture sound like the same legal concept but are not. Both types involve the forced repossession of property from an owner. In either case, the constitutional validity can be challenged in a court in California. Every person who owns assets must be...
Why use a quiet title action?
Real estate investment can be full of complex legal actions. The title to a real estate property is subject to all kinds of liens and other obstacles that can interfere with proper ownership in California. That's part of the risk of real estate investment, so it's...
What happens if you back out of a purchase agreement?
Before you can move into a new home in California, you'll typically need to sign a purchase agreement. Unfortunately, situations can arise where you need to back out of the purchase agreement you signed. Is backing out of a home purchase agreement possible? Yes, it's...
Is California’s single-family zoning in danger?
Residents of Irvine and other areas of California may want to learn more about two laws that are before the California legislature: SB9 and SB10 pertain to single-family communities. The Senate has passed these bills, and they are awaiting approval from the state...