Real Estate Law

Renting out your property is built on an agreement that the tenant will use it according to the terms of the lease. When a tenant lists the property on Airbnb or another short-term rental platform without your knowledge, it can create legal and financial concerns. ...

Some businesses aren’t able to purchase properties to establish their company. In those cases, they may decide that leasing a building is the option that’s best for their needs. If you’re in this position, you’ll have to review the commercial lease once you find the...

An easement is a legal arrangement that grants an outside party the right to access, cross or otherwise utilize the real property of another party. A neighbor with a landlocked parcel that has no road frontage might seek an easement to allow them to access their...

When someone rents a house in California, the landlord typically takes a security deposit. This could be twice the rent payment, for example. The goal of this security deposit is to protect the landlord from a financial perspective, as there are certain situations in...

An easement is a legal agreement between a property owner and someone else -- often a neighboring property owner. For example, when one piece of real estate doesn’t have direct access to a main road, the landlocked owner may be granted an easement allowing them to...

There are many ways for people to invest in real estate. Some people convert inherited property that they receive from parents or grandparents to rental units. Others purchase vacant land and wait for infill to make the property valuable decades later. Those looking...

You and your neighbor have a long-standing dispute about the trees in your yard. Your neighbor complains about the shade and the fact that the trees block their view. You, on the other hand, enjoy the aesthetic appeal that they add to your property and do not want to...

When someone signs a commercial lease, they’re expected to continue making payments for the entire term of that lease. While residential leases often run for 12 months, commercial leases are sometimes longer. A tenant may sign a lease that is intended to last for 3 to...

Encroachment is a common yet often overlooked issue in California’s real estate scene. Understanding how encroachments occur is crucial for homeowners, buyers and developers alike. This phenomenon happens when a property owner unlawfully extends their structure,...

Buying a property is an exciting time for anyone, but it’s one that comes with great responsibilities. One of these is doing their due diligence, including checking for the presence of easements. An easement is a legal right of one party to use another party’s...