Legal Resources

A 1031 Exchange is a method of selling one property and then buying another within a specified time frame, while accessing certain tax advantages. While the processes of selling one

When you’re shopping for a new home, you might be concentrating on square footage, condition of the house, or the amenities in your new neighborhood. However, there are other very

The trend towards “green” building is not longer a fad, it is here to stay. Building green or converting existing commercial buildings to green is quickly becoming a mandate, especially

When a problem arises with a real estate contract, mediation is almost always the proper first step. The residential purchase agreement form that is almost exclusively used in California makes

It is common for landlords, especially those who choose not to utilize the services of an attorney, to use standard mass-produced lease forms when leasing property to a tenant. These

As long as people have been signing leases to rent a homes, they have also been breaking their lease agreements. In some cases breaking a lease warrants a lawsuit by

In most cases, when you purchase real estate in California you will receive a grant deed (in most states called a warranty deed). Typically, this type of deed offers the

If you’re thinking about renting your house or condo, you may be concerned with how your homeowners association might react to various issues that could arise with the tenant. It’s

A real estate contract is legally binding, and the general expectation is that both buyer and seller will each fulfill their ends of the deal. However, there are clauses that