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In California, an easement is a right by some other party to access and use some part of another person or legal entity’s property. Traditionally, the easement definition restricts the user via the grant of easement. This description of the easement can influence a...
There are heightened risks for lenders in California who need to act against a borrower who owes payments to them. This risk comes from the California statute known as the one-action rule (also known as the single-action rule). California community associations can...
At its heart, a franchise is a legal contract, with associated commercial transactions, between the entity that owns a trademark for a company and the individuals/entities that would like to open a business associated with that larger entity. Franchises, as...
Since March 20, commercial and residential property showings were canceled in California as nonessential services, forcing realtors to utilize unconventional means of showing properties through social media platforms. Recently, the Department of Homeland Security...
Escrow is the process of depositing funds or other things of value, like legal documents and titles, with a neutral third party until an agreed-upon action occurs. The way escrow works in California is slightly different than how it works in other parts of the...
The land you own, whether its private property for your home or a piece of commercial real estate may be subject to easements for utilities, roads and other infrastructure. Easements constitute an entity’s right of a property that is not their own for some specific...
California state law requires real estate sellers to make certain disclosures to potential buyers. If you purchase commercial real estate and something goes wrong with the building, you may have a case for legal damages. Familiarize yourself with the mandatory...
High-profile real estate transactions often draw interest from parties outside of the buyer and seller. For instance, it may be necessary to get approval from the zoning board. Or neighbors may object for various reasons. The latter situation could impact the...
Easements rarely appear in detective novels or TV crime shows, and many people’s minds visibly drift at the mention of this legal concept. But easements have fundamental impacts on the daily lives of almost all Americans and sometimes raise ferocious passions. Buyers...
Prospective commercial real estate buyers consider many factors when choosing a new location for business operations. From location to public parking to simple functionality and aesthetics, business owners must weigh the options of one building versus another. When...