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Trees often enhance a property’s charm and value. Still, it may come as a surprise to know that they are also among the most common causes of neighbor disputes. Homeowners are generally responsible for tree maintenance in California. This means your neighbor must...
California has long been committed to pushing sustainability. This pledge is evident in its laws that promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the use of renewable energy. As a potential property owner in the Golden State, you would want your commercial...
Most planned communities in California have their respective Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) managing the neighborhood. The HOA oversees various aspects such as maintenance of communal areas, enforcement of neighborhood rules, collection of fees and upkeep of the...
Living in a neighborhood managed by a governing body, like a homeowners association (HOA), can offer numerous benefits, including community maintenance and the protection of property values. However, there are also many instances where homeowners find themselves at...
I don't let my real estate and construction clients sign optional arbitration provisions in contracts. Whenever I see an arbitration provision in a draft contract, I strike it out with extreme prejudice. Then I invariably get the question from the...
If you are a homeowner in San Jose, you might deal frequently with your homeowners association. You may have even had your share of run-ins with this body. They are there to regulate the neighborhood they represent. To do this, they sometimes charge fees that...
Sooner or later, most litigants dream about have a “Hot Coffee Case*” moment, where they can recover tens or hundreds of millions of dollars from a company for a minor injury in the form of “punitive damages.” Punitive damages are only available in certain tort cases...