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Real estate transactions are inherently complex due to the many legal and financial considerations involved. Although it is frequently disregarded, title insurance is one of the most important aspects of these transactions. With over 21 years of experience as a real estate attorney, I’ve...
In California’s complex real estate landscape, legal disputes over property can quickly escalate, involving multiple parties and significant financial implications. One powerful legal instrument used to safeguard a party’s interest during such disputes is the lis pendens. Translated from Latin as “suit pending,” a...
A complex and perplexing part of real estate ownership is easements. It is essential to comprehend easements and how they affect property rights when purchasing or selling real estate. Having worked as a real estate lawyer for more than 20 years, I have witnessed...
What Landlords Need to Know About New Real Estate Law Requirements in 2025 Effective January 1, 2025, California’s Commercial Tenant Protection Act (SB 1103) introduces significant changes to real estate law that will impact how commercial landlords structure leases and manage relationships with a...
In the wake of the devastating wildfires that recently swept through Southern California, property owners across Los Angeles have become targets of unsolicited, low-ball offers to purchase their damaged properties. Recognizing the vulnerability of displaced homeowners and business owners, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive...
By: Jason Murai, Esq. On March 3, 2020, San Jose voters passed Measure E, which provides for a transfer tax on real property located in the City of San Jose. Beginning on July 1, 2020, the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office began collecting the...