Real Estate Law

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...

Property owners considering renting a residential property face many challenges in today’s rough and tumble marketplace. That’s why we’ve created this primer for the inexperienced or first-time owner/landlord. The first key decision is whether you as a landlord will...

Be careful when transferring real estate to related parties. Often times, real estate owners purchase a property in the name of a limited liability company or the name of a spouse for various reasons such as liability protection or credit problems. Later, the owner...