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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...
Construction companies and subcontractors do incredibly valuable work. They build homes for people and also help repair, expand or remodel existing edifices. Their work can increase the value of a property and how much the occupants enjoy living there. People will...
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...
You started your business with a friend 5 years ago, but now they want to move on. The problem is that you're not sure how to address it. For instance, perhaps they don't just want to walk away. They own half of the business and they want that value. But do you...
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...
Your kids have wanted to have a treehouse for quite a while, so you finally decided to build one. You put it up over the weekend and thought nothing about the structure until your neighbor came over complaining that you put the house in their tree. You were surprised...
Say you're talking to a new vendor and you decide that you want to order from them. You offer to email them a contract, but they tell you not to worry about it. They just want to do a handshake deal without all the formal paperwork. There are benefits to doing it this...
If you’re new to being a landlord in California (or anywhere), there’s a lot to learn. California has greater protections for tenants than many states do. Whether you’re renting your guesthouse or an entire home, it’s crucial to know your tenants’ rights – and your...
As a landlord, it's very important to know when you are legally obligated to repair the space that your tenant is renting. For residential properties, it is always important for landlords to keep the space in a safe and livable condition. Landlords are also obligated...