Real Estate Law

Not all pieces of real estate are easy to access and use. In some cases, you will need to secure an easement in order to access a piece of property with no road frontage, connect to utilities or otherwise make the best possible use of a piece of land. Many people...

Landlord-tenant law can vary quite a bit from state to state, but California is fairly “tenant-friendly” in its terms. New changes to the laws regarding rentals make it even more so. In general, landlords are limited in how much of a security deposit they can demand...

It can be hard to move into a space and realize that you don’t know the exact boundary of your property. Alternatively, perhaps you know what the boundary is, but your neighbor keeps going over it and pushing in further onto your property. When there is a boundary...

As a homeowner’s association board member, you have a duty to ensure that the property owners are in compliance with the terms that the HOA sets. When a person purchases a property within the area that’s governed by the HOA, they’re agreeing to abide by the terms. Of...

California has some of the highest rents in the nation, and San Diego is one of the most popular cities in the state. Tenants struggling to make ends meet because of the unpredictable events of the year so far will likely feel relieved to hear that Gov. Gavin Newsom...

It can take years for a San Diego family to save enough money to buy their own home and the land that it sits on. Once they have title to their own real property, they may feel protective of it and their right to control how it is used. When a neighbor takes an action...

Easements are an important property right it is beneficial for property owners and those considering a property purchase to understand. While most easements are permanent, there are circumstances, or ways, in which an easement may be terminated. Understanding those...

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on countless lives in southern California. Hard working individuals have lost their jobs, gotten sick to the point that they need hospitalization, and suffered from emotional distress. Each of these matters by themselves can have a...

Many laws in California cover landlords. Some recently passed rent control laws governing rent increases, evictions and other issues should have a major impact on the rental real estate industry. The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 was intended to address California’s...

About one year ago, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission sued former San Diego restaurateur Gina Champion-Cain for fraud in connection with an investment scheme she established. Now, the receiver in the case is requesting court permission to pursue...