Disputes over property lines can be costly, time-consuming and stressful. Avoiding these conflicts starts with an in-depth understanding of your property’s boundaries and the steps available to you to enforce them. There are several things to consider when you want to...
If you purchase a new property, it may already have an easement. This is an agreement that allows someone else to use that property. They don’t get any ownership rights but simply have usage rights. An example of this could be if there are two properties next to each...
California's deserts and beaches offer attractive real estate opportunities for investment or development. Some parcels, however, may not offer public access without crossing a neighbor's adjacent property. As described by Millionacres, you may need to discuss or...
While investing in commercial real estate, such as multifamily properties, is a great way to enhance your portfolio, not everyone has the capital to invest in truly lucrative properties. Fortunately, there are investment opportunities that require a lower maintenance...
When you first purchase a property, some of the documents may discuss an easement. You may wonder what this is and how it affects your rights as a property owner. An easement allows people to access your property in a specific way. Realtor says that an easement may be...
A business partnership is not unlike a marriage in that disputes and disagreements are going to arise from time to time. However, not every partnership dispute has to lead to a drawn-out courtroom battle. Sometimes, you may be able to explore other methods of dispute...
An easement allows others to use a portion of your property through a legal agreement. It may have been an agreement made by a previous owner, but it still legally binds you. Part of the responsibility you have in the easement is to allow access according to the...
Owning a commercial business space often requires you to meet a long list of legal criteria with the possibility of litigation should you not follow through. As a landlord, you understand how important it is to keep tenants and their clients safe. If you have not...
Owning property brings with it a great deal of complexity when it comes to complying with property law. Like most people in California (unless you work extensively in the legal or real estate markets), your familiarity with these laws is likely limited. This may be...
Before placing an offer to buy property, conducting a title search may uncover an easement a prior owner granted and the existing owner may not know about. According to Bankrate.com, a mortgage lender may deny a loan after discovering an unrecorded easement. An...
