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An encroachment occurs in California when a neighbor builds a structure, partly or entirely, on your land. A shed is easy to remove, but a pool or a garage poses a bigger problem. Preliminary step Before you voice your objections, order a land survey that maps out the...
Concerns about rising interest rates and the health of the economy have prompted real estate investors in California and around the country to reconsider their positions and pull their money out of commercial property funds. After announcing that withdrawals from its...
Encroachment in Irvine, California, occurs when an individual or entity builds on or over another person's property without permission. An encroachment may be minor, such as a neighbor building a fence over the property line. In other cases, encroachment may be more...
There are circumstances where a person can occupy your property in California without permission or overstay their welcome. Typically, it would be reasonable to throw them out, but before you do so, it is essential to understand their rights and how the law expects...
Land seizure is one of the most controversial types of action that a government can take in California and has been happening for centuries. Individuals lose their farms, homes and livelihoods when the government decides to seize lands. In addition, the act of land...
A new bullet train will soon be running directly through the California city centers to create a faster and more direct route for commuters. This is at the expense of produce stores, homes and apartments alike, which are going down by the hundreds. Those unlucky...
California is known for its beautiful coastline. While other coastal cities throughout the country allow the development of commercial buildings and expensive real estate, California chooses to keep its coasts undeveloped. The California Coastal Act provides...
You don't take possession of a California home immediately after your offer to purchase it is accepted. Instead, you typically have a chance to inspect it, obtain financing and complete other steps in the closing process. During this time, you may be allowed to back...
Residents of a Southern California Chinatown apartment complex face the risk of losing their leases. City leaders want to buy the building to prevent this from happening, but the owner isn't interested. The apartment complex dates back to the 1980s. While initially...
It's helpful for California real estate professionals, investors and owners to understand the difference between real estate and real property. The concepts are closely related to each other, but there are some important differences between them. Real estate vs. real...