An interesting fact pattern came across my desk last week. I’ve changed the facts slightly to preserve the confidence of the people involved and obtained…
New No-Fault Rules Regarding Renovation-Based Evictions Begin April 1, 2024
California enacted new landlord-tenant legislation that takes effect April 1, 2024. Under the new law, California makes no-fault just-cause evictions more complex by expanding and…
New No-Fault Rules Regarding Owner-Related-Occupant Evictions Begin April 1, 2024
California enacted new landlord-tenant legislation that takes effect April 1, 2024. Under the new law, California makes no-fault just-cause evictions more complex by expanding and…
Understanding Statute of Limitations in Quiet Title Actions
Introduction: In this article, we will explore statutes of limitations as they apply to “quiet title actions.” In real estate disputes, the concept of “quiet…
Navigating The Maze: Why A Realtor Is Your Compass For A Deceased Relative’s House
Life’s most unexpected moments often catch us off guard, and dealing with a deceased relative’s house is no small feat in the journey of loss…
When must a California landlord use a 90-day notice?
Tenants may provide notice of termination on a much shorter time period than landlords. For tenants who have not yet resided at the residence for…
Subrogation and Tax Liens
A friend asked me last week, can a person record a lien against real property if they have paid the past due taxes? There might…
The meaning of “Commercial Real Estate” in the context of Unlawful Detainer Actions
Those who have practiced real estate sales will tell you that “residential real estate” is a dwelling unit containing one to four distinct living quarters…
When can a California landlord serve an eviction summons by the post and mail method?
Unlawful detainer actions require service according to the general rules of civil procedure. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1167, subd. (b).) In general, this means that…
California Evictions: July 1, 2022.
Despite what the news articles state, the rules that went into effect during the eviction moratorium are not dead. California Code of Civil Procedure section…