Commercial real estate can be a major investment. The right property can generate a lot of income, but the wrong property can be a deadweight, financially speaking. So, before you put your financial wellbeing on the line, you need to make sure that you know what...
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Year: 2021
How are security deposits handled under California law?
When you rent an apartment in California, you generally put down a security deposit in addition to your first month’s rent. Security deposits can be up to two times the monthly rent in an unfurnished unit. In general, the security deposit minus deductions will be...
Why should you perform a title search when selling a home?
One of the most important steps in buying or selling a home in California is a title search. A title search can uncover title defects that need to be remedied before the property can be sold. A seller who tries to sell property with a defective title may be liable for...
Important information needed in home sale contracts
When people in Los Angeles decide to buy a home there are a number of steps that they know they need to complete. They need to ensure they qualify for enough financing to buy the home they would like to purchase. Also, they need to think about what features they need...
What should tenants know about the eviction process?
When housing is a basic necessity, being forced to leave a home before the end of a lease is stressful. Eviction, also known as “unlawful detainer” is a legal method for landlords to have tenants removed from a home before the end of a lease term. Although eviction...