California Real Estate Legal Guides (30 found)

Written by Shaun K. Boss
There are many steps in the process of selling residential real estate. This summary is intended to highlight the major components of a real estate sale.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Residential 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Shaun K. Boss
A mediation is a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party. Mediation has grown as an effective method to reduce costs and quickly resolve conflicts. This process is outlined to help a client prepare for the mediation process.
Posted in Real Estate 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Kenneth Scott Jacobs
A Living Trust is an excellent tool to avoid probate. However, for it to function as intended, it is essential that all significant assets are titled in the name of the trust. In the case of California real estate, this is accomplished by executing and recording a Deed.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Trusts 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by David William Ginn
If you are a contractor, material supplier, subcontractor or laborer, here is how to record a Mechanics' Lien in the State of California.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Susan Gail Diamondstone
In respoonse to the current mortgage crisis recent legislation may require your lender to negotiate with you i on order to save or reinstate your mortgage by altering terms of mortgage, interest rate or other solutions.
Posted in Real Estate about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Frances Miller Campbell
When your landlord does not return your security deposit, you should sue him in small claims court for three times the amount of your security deposit. Here's how:
22 of 22 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael Lee Mau
Generally for contractors, subcontractors and construction supply companies who need to create a security interest in private real property that they have incorporated work or materials into.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by David Waldon Pickard III
You enjoy what you do and take pride in your work. The job went well, but now you have to deal with the often frustrating process of getting paid. Protect your legal right to payment with your Mechanic's Lien rights.
Posted in Construction / Development 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael Hassen
Under California law, a wiped out junior lien reattaches if the trustor repurchases the real property that secured the debt. The question is, if the trustor obtains a purchase-money loan to buy the property, does the reattaching lien have priority over the purchase-money loan? The answer is no.
Posted in Real Estate 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Anthony D Thompson
Mold litigation in California is a major problem. Don’t jeopardize your rights. Follow these basic steps and you will have built a solid foundation for a successful mold case.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Cathleen M Curl
If you are a homeowner, and a contractor or supplier records a mechanic's lien on your home, there are certain steps you will want to take to see if you can get the lien released.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Richard C Koman
Eviction in non-rent-controlled districts of California is a technical matter, although not as complex as in places like SF, LA and Oakland. This guide steps you through the ways to do a proper eviction.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Nathan Howard Bernstein
If there is a breach of contract in a real estate transaction, the buyer may sue for specific performance to obtain a court order that the seller must perform the terms of the contract by transferring the title.
Posted in Real Estate 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by David Waldon Pickard III
You did your work. Now it's time to get paid, but the pay is slow in coming, or doesn't come at all - and for no good reason! All contractors and subcontractors have clients who treat them like this. Motivate them to pay by making them aware of the Prompt Pay Statutes in California!
Posted in Construction / Development 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Kourosh Pourmorady
The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007, which was enacted in 2007, generally allows taxpayers to exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Foreclosure 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Robin Mashal
Real estate investors and parties to real estate litigation often come across "lis pendens" and ask to learn about it. The following is a brief overview under California law.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Real Estate 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by David William Ginn
It has been a very tough time for contractors over the past few months. Private jobs have dwindled to virtually nothing. Public works jobs are not being flooded with bidders, bringing the price bid down to absurd levels. Here are some tips to protect against contractor defaults.
Posted in Construction / Development 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Robert Wayne Olson Jr
A number of California landlords demand a portion of the business sale price from the seller before granting the lease assignment. Here is the law that lets you fight this form of landlord extortion.
Posted in Real Estate 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Azuka Louis Uzoh
Steps in California Unlawful Detainer Litigation
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Nancy Carol Freeman
Are you a landlord in the unenviable position of having to evict a tenant? Well, there are more ways to do it incorrectly than you can imagine. Evictions are summary proceedings, meaning very expedited, and frankly they are structured to be tenant friendly. One false move, case dismissed!
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California