Bidding for real estate can be exciting, particularly if it’s for your new home. However, it’s important that prospective buyers do not become lost in the moment (which can happen) and forget about all the legal details. The money put down for a house is typically...
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What Should You Do If Your Neighbor Encroaches On Your Property?
Finding yourself in the middle of an argument with your neighbor over a property line dispute can be tedious, expensive and cause irreparable damage to your relationship. Having said that, you shouldn’t have to just accept that they’re claiming the land to be theirs...
Choosing The Best Company Structure For A New Venture
If you have decided to start a new business, you’ll want to carefully consider the benefits and potential drawbacks of different company structures before committing to one over the others. The decision to form your business in one way or another will affect your...
Understanding joint ventures and how to find the right partner
Joint ventures offer powerful ways for businesses of all sizes and types to grow their customer base and success. The strength of the joint venture lies in the partnerships formed. A joint venture is an agreement between two business owners or entrepreneurs working...
What if someone dies while they owe your business money?
Trying to collect from someone that owes your company money is a challenge. You have to comply with federal debt collection laws and California consumer protection laws. The longer it takes someone to pay what they owe your company, the harder it may be to secure full...
What are the different types of breach of contract?
In a perfect world, people would get into an agreement, adhere to the terms and be pleased with the outcome. Unfortunately, our world isn’t perfect, and problems crop up that sometimes lead to delays and unkept promises. However, if the other party fails to fulfill...
3 types of easements in real estate
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...
Avoid this mistake if you’re in a partnership dispute
Partnerships depend on the owners being able to work together. There are times when disputes can cause issues with the business. Properly handling these can help the company to continue running smoothly. When you’re working through a partnership dispute, one of the...
Can you tell whether a prospective tenant will cause problems?
With good marketing and a healthy dose of luck, only law-abiding, well-mannered people will apply to rent your open residential unit. Unfortunately, you might end up with a lemon of a tenant despite your background checks and other forms of due diligence. If you end...
Is it legal to flip properties or resell homes for profit?
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...