Over the next few posts, we’re covering some of the important changes and updates in the law that real estate professionals and those who own real estate need to know. Weekends and Holidays Excluded Effective September 1, 2019 the time to act upon a Three-Day Notice to Pay or Quit or to Perform Covenant or […]
In my last post, we talked about the slippery slope of short-term rentals and how important timeframes and clear rental agreements are to avoid facing the legal challenges under the squatter’s rights. (Read the post here) Many of the same legal issues apply when it comes to vacant properties or if an owner is not […]
The new trend is to rent someone’s house or room through Airbnb or VRBO instead of staying in a hotel. (I personally would prefer to stay in a hotel where there is maid service.) Here are some of the risks you need to think about before getting into the short-term rental game. Q: A: Is […]
One of the largest types of lawsuits related to the sale of property for real estate agents/brokers is that of misrepresentation or failure to disclose during the transaction. There is a legal obligation under Civil Code 2079 for a real estate agent or broker to conduct a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of the […]