Discrimination can occur in many circumstances. One of these circumstances is in the real estate leasing process. Fortunately, the federal Fair Housing Act protects tenants in California and across the U.S. from discrimination in the rental process, and it provides...
Like other states, California gives contractors, which includes a range of professionals who perform work on homes and buildings, the option to file what is called a mechanics lien. Mechanics liens are important legal tools that honest contractors can use to make sure...
Purchasing or selling commercial property is a lucrative endeavor in Los Angeles, and it is an important part of cultivating a growing business. It can be easy to be both overambitious and overwhelmed if you are facing the prospect of buying or selling a piece of...
A lease is an important legal document that protects the rights of the parties signing the lease which can be different in different contexts. In a residential lease, there are certain important components of a lease that should be included that it is helpful to be...
Intellectual property can be extraordinarily valuable, but only to those who know how to utilize it. Although a strong intellectual property portfolio can build your brand awareness and drive profits in that regard, so, too, can selling your IP. But the most effective...
Entering into a purchase-sale agreement for the purchase of a new residential property can be stressful for both buyers and sellers. Buyers are often concerned with the possibility of hidden defects or other issues that may negatively impact the property value, as...
Living in a homeowner’s association can give you some peace of mind, knowing that your property value will be protected. But HOAs can also be burdensome. They can restrict how you use and update your property, which can affect your enjoyment of it as well as your...
The current debate about California’s housing affordability crisis is not about whether a crisis exists – the controversy really involves the question of how to treat the crisis. In its recent legislative session, the legislature passed a law that made many changes to...
As a business owner in California, you want your business to be as successful as possible. One way to do that is to continuously expand and grow through the creation of new and innovative products. As your exciting products hit the marketplace, you will likely need to...
For most people, property is the largest investment they will ever make. Their retirement, their children’s inheritance, and their general well-being are often staked in the value of that property. Discovering that someone else claims title to your property is a cause...