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…
Selling the Family Home After a Loved One Passes Away
It’s common for people to feel sentimental about the family home, especially if they have fond memories of growing up there. However, it’s important to…
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…
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…
Probate Tips: Things to do before you list the real estate for sale.
On KNZR every Saturday at 11 a.m. and every Sunday at 8 a.m., Laurie McCarty hosts the “Kern County Real Estate Review.” Today’s topic: Probate…
CA Evictions: How to Serve an Eviction Notice
In California, one of three notices typically starts every eviction process. For the notice to withstand challenge, the landlord must serve the notice according to…
Evicting for Nonpayment in April 2022
California passed an emergency bill identified as Assembly Bill number 2179, which changed how we evict residential tenants for nonpayment. This is a review of…
Adverse Possession: an Alternative to Probate
Today, I consulted on a situation, which reminds me that sometimes the creative solution is the best solution. What appeared to be a case that…
How does Joint Tenancy interest transfer when multiple owners die simultaneously?
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. But what happens when both joint tenants die at the same time? Also, generally, California law dictates that…