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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rent control has been in the news hot and heavy for quite a while. While Proposition 10 was not approved there are many changes still being voted on and quasi rent control rules in various cities being implemented throughout California as of July 11, 2019. Rent Increase Cap and Relocation Payments in Inglewood: This month […]
The California Association of Realtors (CAR) has sponsored several changes that impact your legal documents and real estate forms. A number of significant changes and clarifying definitions and terms are now in effect and you should be using these in your real estate practice and transactions. So what do you do with all this? Read it. […]
As a real estate professional, it’s in your best interest to be aware of the latest legal updates and laws that can impact your clients and the way you conduct business. Kendall Law is here exactly for this reason. Here are some of the latest laws that impact a wide variety of areas ranging from […]
Over the next few posts, we’re covering some of the important changes and updates in the law that real estate professionals and those who own real estate need to know. Weekends and Holidays Excluded Effective September 1, 2019 the time to act upon a Three-Day Notice to Pay or Quit or to Perform Covenant or […]
In my last post, we talked about the slippery slope of short-term rentals and how important timeframes and clear rental agreements are to avoid facing the legal challenges under the squatter’s rights. (Read the post here) Many of the same legal issues apply when it comes to vacant properties or if an owner is not […]