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How California Law Views Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Homes
As a property owner, at some point you might find yourself concerned about residential substance abuse treatment homes. Perhaps you’ve just learned that one of these facilities exists in your…
How Does the New Marijuana Law Affect Landlords?
You’re certainly heard the news by now: Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana use in California, passed and has been instituted throughout our state. Of course, as with any new…
Tenant Rights Regarding Service Animals
Landlords are often tasked with the decision to allow, or not allow, pets within their rental units. Many factors are considered before establishing a final policy, such as age of…
Did You Lose an Important Income Tax Deduction?
Over the past month or two, we have striven to bring you the latest news on the new income tax plan recently passed by Congress. While the impact of the…
What is Your Landlord’s Responsibility in the Case of a Fire?
Considering the devastating events happening right now in California, you might be wondering… What is your commercial landlord’s responsibility if your business is damaged or destroyed by wildfire? In most…
New Legislation for Landlords Regarding Bed Bugs
How often is it that bed bugs make the news? Earlier this year, they did exactly that. A man in Maine, frustrated over his previous landlord’s lack of compliance with…
Top Nine Commercial Leasing Mistakes for a Landlord to Avoid
A commercial lease is a legal agreement between a landlord and tenant, and like any legal agreement, there are many potential pitfalls. Because of both the increased complexity of commercial…
Can A Buyer Sue a Seller for Non-Disclosure of a Defect?
Imagine this scenario: After months of searching, you locate the perfect home for your family. It’s the right size, it’s in the right neighborhood, you love the yard, and the…
When is Real Estate Withholding Required?
You sell your home for a tidy profit…. and you’re surprised on closing day when the state of California withholds some of your gain. What just happened? Does California really…
Why Did My Property Taxes Go Up?
Most homeowners have to juggle not only their mortgage, but also mortgage insurance premiums, homeowner’s insurance premiums, and property taxes. Generally speaking, all of these items might be included in…
