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...
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Can you sell a property during a boundary dispute?
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...
What if a seller lies about the home you just bought?
When you buy a home, you deserve to know exactly what you're buying. It's important for the seller and their agent to be honest with you about the property. If they lie to you and intentionally mislead you, that could cause you to spend money on a home you wouldn't...
Can landlords limit the visitors to a rental unit?
When someone signs a lease and moves into a rental unit, they will treat that space as their home. They will want to use that space to socialize as well as to sleep and store their possessions. Having visitors over to a rental unit is a frequent source of disputes...
Your business partner should be different, but should also share qualities
Choosing the right business partner is very important when starting a company. You need to know that you have chosen someone who will not hold the company back and who will help it flourish. You want to reduce the odds of disputes in the future, and you want to give...
4 types of boundary disputes
Boundary disputes are common among property owners who neighbor each other. As a property owner, it is important to understand how to navigate a boundary dispute in order to resolve the matter amicably. One of the best ways to start the process is by fully...
If you buy a property with an easement, do you have to honor it?
You’re looking to buy a property, and it has an easement. Perhaps there’s a house behind it, and the neighbor has been using the same driveway for years. They got an easement from the current neighbor to allow them to do so, and it just permits them to cross that...
What happens when a client wants an impossible addition?
San Diego has a competitive real estate market. Homes may sell quickly due to the limited number of properties, and the prices they command reflect the premium that comes from living in San Diego County. People will invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to remodel...
Does eminent domain apply to businesses?
Eminent domain is the process by which the government can take a property to use for public projects. They do have to pay fair market value for this property. That doesn’t mean there aren’t conflicts, though, as homeowners may not want to move or may feel that the sum...
What’s the real estate market expected to be like in 2022?
Whether you’re thinking about buying a home for your family or you’re a real estate investor, it’s important to keep the long game in mind. If you act too quickly or make a rash decision, you can end up with some major regrets -- and financial problems. This has been...