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 […]
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. […]
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. Many legal professionals have stated that SB 1171 was a good start, but more […]
Landlords Secret Weapon for Defaulting Tenants Under California law, landlords are entitled to receive the total consideration of the lease after a default. However, breaching tenants many times are able to discount the value of the remaining term of the lease by demonstrating that the landlord could have reduced his losses by leasing to someone […]
Tierney Law Group represented Express Medicine Urgent Care, a medical clinic in Pleasanton, California. The case involved a claim for breach of contract. TEK Construction, the contractor hired by Express Medicine to complete construction on a new facility walked off the job and refused to complete the work in the fall of 2012. Express Medicine […]
Construction Contracts – Pay a Little Now to Save A Lot Later What is a construction contract and why should I have one? A construction contract is a legal document which specifies the details of a construction project. The elements of a good construction contract include the following terms: The contractor’s registration number; A statement […]
What essential terms are required for your Real Estate contract to be enforced? Let’s get this out of the way – the only essential terms for a real estate sale contract are the identities of the buyer and seller, the property in question, and the purchase price. Essentially, that is the law in California. Of […]
Typical scene at family law courthouse Court: Mr. X, you are hereby ordered to pay child support in the amount of $2,480 for per month for Junior, commencing immediately and continuing until the child emancipates. Mr. X: (Gasps audibly) But your honor, after taxes are deducted, I only bring home $4,025 per month. How am […]
