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New Property Rental Laws In The City of LA
The City of the Los Angeles has introduced even more laws concerning ALL rental properties, including single family residences, subject to just cause protections. Here are the latest rules that owners and managers need to know for rental properties in the City of L.A. New: Notice Requirements Must be Given to New Tenants/Renewing Tenants and […]
What is Specific Performance as it Relates to Sale/Purchase of Real Estate?
A specific performance lawsuit is an action brought in civil court requesting the Court to order the other party to perform under the terms of the contract in order to close escrow. A lis pendens is recorded when the lawsuit is filed to prevent the seller from selling to another party. The idea behind specific […]
New Laws in 2023 for Real Estate Professionals, Property Owners and Landlords
The following provides an overview of some of the changes in the law impacting real estate professionals, property owners, landlord tenant law and housing laws. REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW CHANGES Broker’s Licensing Requirements: Per Business and Professions Code 10150.6 effective January 1, 2023, the 2-year experience requirement for broker’s licensing must now be within the […]
Quiet Title Action – What is it? When is it needed?
A quiet title action is a lawsuit filed in civil court to clear title against adverse claims to real property. It is filed pursuant to Cal. Civil Code Section 760.020 by a person or entity that claims title to all or a piece of property and asks for the Court to find that his/her/its interest […]
Property Easements in California Real Estate
What are they, how are they created and terminated? Easements are everywhere and often serve a practical purpose in our communities. An easement is where a landowner gives another a limited right to use their land most often for reasonable access to things like roads, trails, parks or beaches. It is not an ownership right in […]