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....
Commercial real estate sales represent an important transaction for any business. If you are a business leader buying or selling real estate, thorough due diligence is required so that you get what you need and avoid costly litigation in the process. Fraud, however,...
Foreclosure rates continue to increase despite fluctuations in the real estate market nationwide. The most important metrics -– year-to-year increase and median home prices –- continue upward, a trend that has lasted more than a year. More than 30,000 properties began...
Over the past few years, the idea of free intellectual property licensing or waiving IP rights for goodwill has become a hot topic. This can be for any type of IP license or right, but it is usually for life-saving or medical products. What is the argument? The...
Buying and selling real estate are common business transactions in Los Angeles. Apart from Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, no day passes without millions of dollars in real estate being transferred from one party to another. Most people accept this fact without...