Renting a home balances rights and responsibilities between landlords and tenants. Understanding these rights and responsibilities can prevent misunderstandings and promote a healthy landlord-tenant relationship. One concern you might have as a tenant is your...
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Year: 2023
What should I know about bridge loans?
It might seem like nothing will derail your real estate transaction, but then you learn that a loan you were counting on becomes delayed or even denied. A scenario like this is why certain options such as a bridge loan may be necessary. A bridge loan can help people...
What are some common issues with IP licensing?
Licensing your intellectual property is a great way to take advantage of your rights and make money off your creation. However, these agreements are not always beneficial. Issues can come up with the licensing process that could end up causing you trouble with your IP...
What reasons can you evict a tenant?
If you plan to rent property in California, you must understand the various protections for the renter and the owner. Under the Tenant Protection Act, multiple protections are in place that restrict what property owners can and cannot do regarding their property when...
California bill aims to cap security deposits on rentals
California's chronic housing shortage has been a point of contention for years. Lawmakers are attempting to address the issue with a bill that would cap security deposits on rentals to one month's rent. How might this proposed legislation impact landlords and tenants...
California landlords and control over tenant plant choices
As a tenant, personalizing the rental property to feel more like home is a common desire. One way to do this is through the addition of plants around the house. However, can a landlord in California have control over what plants a tenant chooses to have around their...
What clauses are illegal in a California lease agreement?
Lease agreements can benefit the lessor and the lessee by ensuring each party can rely on the other to provide what each has promised. However, the property owner typically drafts the contract and has the upper hand. While landlords want to protect their properties...
4 ways your earnest money deposit can disappear
An earnest money deposit is a critical part of the home-buying process. It serves as a show of good faith that you, as the buyer, are serious about purchasing the property. However, there are circumstances under which you could lose your earnest money deposit. 1....
Real estate financing: Is prequalification or preapproval more important?
When purchasing real estate, most people and investors require financing through a traditional lender. As you research your options, you may see two different terms: preapproval and prequalification. While some lenders may use both terms interchangeably, they...
What are the differences between licensing and transferring?
Intellectual property is any type of creative work. Many types of IP have immediate protection for the person who created it or there is a legal process for securing the rights to the property. The ownership rights of the IP allow them to freely use, distribute and...