Discrimination unfortunately has a foothold in many aspects of life. This even includes the process of leasing real estate. However, the federal Fair Housing Act exists to protect potential tenants from discrimination, providing a clear guideline to landlords on how...
You will need to secure a mortgage loan and obtain title insurance in order to purchase property. Perhaps the home you wish to buy has been unoccupied for more than a year. Should you file a quiet title action to address any possible claims to the title? About a quiet...
When you are trying to find a new rental, you have the option of paying the landlord a holding deposit. This money secures your interest in the property. You would pay this upfront to the landlord when you express your interest in the property. It can be beneficial to...
A real estate transaction of virtually any sort will include a negotiated and well-drafted purchase agreement. Parties need to have a familiarity with this sort of agreement in order to ensure that they cover all of their bases. This can lead to a truly successful...
If you are about to close on a house, your focus may be on moving in and making it your home. However, before that happens, you must go through the closing process. If this is your first purchase, or if it has been a while since you have gone through the process,...
Buying and selling real estate is complicated. Real estate law is arcane, and it has its roots in centuries gone by, which is why many attorneys shy away from many real estate law issues, but not Bordy Law. We zealously fight for our clients and protect their...
As you expand your business, there may come a time when you want to use property that is patented, copyrighted or has a trademark. If so, you will need to obtain a licensing agreement with the owner of the intellectual property so you can lawfully use it in your own...
During real estate transactions, one goal is to avoid litigation. This is particularly, true during a construction transaction because construction defects can destroy a building’s useful life. However, construction litigation can be avoided with inspections....
For Los Angeles property owners and people who rent those properties, understanding the eviction process is essential. From the perspective of the property owner, the right of eviction is a vital aspect of owning the property and maintaining it. This is true no matter...
Every year, homeowners and business owners get a real estate tax bill. And, every year, it goes up and up, regardless of the state of the property or what you think the property is worth. However, you may be able to reduce your real estate tax bill if you appeal it....