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If you are a property owner, then you should be aware of the possibility of a boundary dispute. When two or more people own adjacent properties, it can often be difficult to determine where the property line actually falls. This can lead to disputes over who owns what...
In California, commercial due diligence is the investigative process that a company goes through to determine the benefit of completing a commercial real estate transaction. Due diligence is common in high-cost mergers and acquisitions. It prevents a buyer from paying...
"Net leases" is a term used to identify specific tenants or lessees of California commercial real estate. In the arrangement, renters shell out not only a rental fee but may end up managing maintenance, repairs, taxes, insurance and other expenses. Here are the most...
Real estate properties are often marred by title defects. A title defect is any issue with a property's title that could negatively impact the owner's ability to sell or borrow against the property. Thankfully, a quiet title action can help solve many title defects...
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...
Purchasing a home is a major decision, as the process can be complicated and stressful. Below are some of the most common issues that homebuyers face. Plumbing issues These include leaks and clogged drains, which can be a major inconvenience. Sometimes, the plumbing...
Commercial real estate is one of the most important investments you can make. If you're looking to purchase commercial property in California, here are a few things you need to know. Things to keep in mind Location plays a fundamental role in business valuation and...
I get asked this question all the time, “can I sue for emotional damages?” The answer to that question is almost certainly “no” in real estate disputes. No matter how mean your landlord was to you about getting your deposit back, no matter how much sleep you lost when...
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...
I get asked all the time, “Bill, what about the City/County? They signed off on the inspection! Doesn’t that mean they’re liable if the work is defective?” Unfortunately, no. The City/County has a qualified immunity against being liable for doing its job badly. If the...