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You’ve finally found a property you want to buy, negotiated the terms with the seller and signed a purchase agreement. You may have already paid a deposit, arranged financing or started planning your move when the seller suddenly announces they no longer intend to...
In San Diego’s business market, valuable employees can often come from your competitors. California law favors employee mobility, but hiring from your competition without proper precautions can lead to a costly trade secret misappropriation lawsuit. It is still...
A tenant’s lease violation can give a California landlord grounds to terminate the tenancy, but it does not automatically authorize an eviction. The landlord must have a legally sufficient reason to evict the tenant on such grounds and follow due process. This matters...
Contracts are fundamental to doing business. From hiring a vendor or providing services to a customer to entering a partnership or working with another company, a well-drafted contract can set expectations and protect your business. Unfortunately, many business...
Contracts are a part of almost every business transaction. Whether you are working with customers, suppliers, independent contractors or partners, a well-drafted contract helps to establish expectations and reduce the risk of conflicts. California has specific laws...
Many families choose to live in neighborhoods with homeowners associations because they appreciate the shared amenities and community standards. While these communities can offer structure and consistency, disagreements may arise when homeowners and associations...
Some business agreements contain vague language. The vagueness may be obvious (patent ambiguity). For instance, when two clauses contradict each other. Or it may be hidden and only become noticeable when applied in real-life situations (latent ambiguity). For...
A business partner who suddenly stops responding is stressful to deal with, especially if important decisions, customer relationships or daily operations depend on both of you. While it is tempting to react quickly, taking a careful approach can help protect your...
When a tenant rents a residential apartment, they usually provide a security deposit. As a landlord, your initial goal for this deposit may simply be to protect yourself if the tenant fails to pay their rent. You already have a certain amount of money on file that you...
Landlords have the right to enforce lease terms and protect their property, but those rights have legal limits. Certain conduct intended to pressure a tenant into leaving a rental unit may expose a property owner to liability under California landlord/tenant law....