Real Estate Law

In California, a “party wall” refers to a shared wall or structure that divides two adjoining properties, typically in the context of townhouses, condominiums or other multi-unit residential buildings. This wall, which is often constructed along the property line,...

An easement is an agreement between a property owner and another party regarding the use of the property. Three common types of easements can be attached to a property. Others are also possible but they aren’t as common. Some easements remain attached to the property...

California is home to some of the hottest and most expensive real estate markets in the entire country. The prices in California tend to be higher when compared with many other states, largely because the demand for real property is high. Recently, people who would...

Many people are attracted to California real estate because it makes such a smart investment. As a landlord, though, there are certain laws you need to know and adhere to, to avoid issues.  California is known for strict landlord-tenant laws, so knowing what they are...

Neighbors often run into disagreements regarding fences and property lines. You may have heard people talk about spite fences and how problematic these can be. But what is a spite fence, exactly? It is illegal to build these fences, but what should you be looking for...

The “right of first refusal” is a clause in a real estate contract that landlords often see in their commercial contracts, although residential renters may also ask for this in their contracts if they particularly love the property they’re renting.  In essence, the...

New laws have been enacted in California over the past couple of years to help deal with the state’s serious shortage of affordable housing. These laws have eased the restrictions around accessible dwelling units (ADUs). This has allowed people to turn garages,...

A boundary dispute with your neighbor can break down the relations you have with them and lower the value of the land or property in question. Therefore, if you are in the middle of a boundary misunderstanding, it is important to find a way of resolving everything...

In most cases, people sublet the property to save on rent or make some money off the additional tenant. Subletting can take two forms. A tenant can move out of the apartment and hand it over to a third party without changing the details on the lease, or they could...

If you own a property and are currently dealing with a boundary dispute, you may be concerned that you won’t be able to sell it. Legally, you can sell a property that has a boundary dispute, but you will need to disclose this information to the buyer. This may make it...