At some point, most individuals will need to move for personal, professional, or health reasons. When such occasions arise, realtors are often employed to help them sell their old house and complete the purchase of a new residence. Civil law considers real estate transactions significant endeavors and places a heavy responsibility on those performing said […]
When a tenant has breached their lease obligations or has engaged in other activities to justify an termination of their lease, then it may be necessary to pursue an eviction. To legally complete an eviction you must comply with certain procedures. In some situations, even after an eviction the tenant refuses to leave. For assistance […]
If you are purchasing a home and have run into legal issues, it is in your best interest to consult with and retain the finest real estate attorney in Pleasanton CA – the Tierney Law Group. Real estate transactions are complex and the contracts themselves contain terms and conditions that may be wholly unfamiliar to […]
Most people view a contract as an agreement between two people that details how they will handle a shared situation. When they agree to the terms of the contract, it is signed and is put into effect. Though it seems straightforward, contractual agreements are far more complex and signing one without the proper knowledge can […]
Whether you have purchased property or are having a dispute regarding repairs that need to be made to an existing property, it is likely you may be considering taking the matter to court. However, should you select this option, it will be costly as well as time-consuming. To avoid this scenario, mediation may be a […]
On October 8, 2019 Governor Gavin Newsom signed a statewide rent control bill, AB-1482 – Tenant Protection Act of 2019, creating stricter limitations on landlords in an effort to further protect California tenants. These changes can be confusing, but there here are the main components you need to understand regarding AB-1482 and what it means […]
Community Property and Quit Claim Deeds: The Transmutation of Marital Property Community Property & Quit Claim Deeds – how does they effect the characterization of property in divorce cases? Quitclaim deeds are used for a variety of purposes in real estate. Commonly, an individual is added or removed from the title. When property is transferred […]
Unlawful Detainer Stay of Execution Due to Hardship In California, a landlord who wins an eviction case (unlawful detainer) and receives a judgment for possession of the property must act immediately to enforce the judgment by obtaining a Writ of Possession. Depending on county sheriff processing times, the time from obtaining a judgment for possession […]
This article discusses Property Owners and Liability for Injuries Not on Their Property. All owners of real estate in California are at risk for being liable for injuries that occur on their premises or property. When an owner has possession or control of the property, and it can be established they had knowledge of a […]
California Supreme Court clarifies the fiduciary duty of seller’s agent in dual agency transactions In 2014, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1171 requiring real estate brokers and their salespeople to disclose when they are acting as dual agents (representing both sides in a commercial real estate transaction), and what duties they owe clients. […]
