Co-owning real property can be a smart financial move. Until it isn’t. Whether you purchased a home with a sibling, inherited property with extended family members, or bought an investment property with a business partner, changed circumstances, priorities, or disagreements about what to do with it are more common than…
Family-owned property can be a source of unity or conflict. When siblings inherit the family home, or when multiple relatives co-own investment property, disagreements about management, use, paying costs, or selling the property are common. As an attorney representing parties in partition actions involving family members, I’ve seen how these…
Losing a loved one is hard enough. But when a death in the family triggers a dispute over who owns the deceased’s home, shared grief can give way to conflict, confusion, and litigation. These situations are, unfortunately, more common than you might expect. In California, a legal tool that may…
Santa Ana’s City Council approved an ordinance on March 12 that prohibits the use of algorithmic rent-setting software. Critics claim such software programs allow property managers to work together and increase rates beyond what would be charged in the market. If you have questions or concerns about the legal aspects…
While most property owners strive to meet their obligations, disputes inevitably arise. Most of them can be addressed through negotiation, but conflicts may end up in court. Here are some common lease-breach claims I encounter in my practice representing landlords in tenant disputes. Anthony Burton helps those renting residential real…
Alexys Watson, rightly or wrongly, has filed dozens of Section 8 discrimination lawsuits against real estate agents and landlords across the Los Angeles area (including one of our clients). It’s a situation where landlords who may be, or may not be, discriminating against her because of her income are being…
As an Orange County landlord, you have rights when a tenant does not hold up their end of the rental agreement. When problems arise, if you can’t resolve the situation, you may need to go to court to protect your property and income. Here are five common reasons landlords sue…
Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and changes in how we live at home. Residential landlords in Orange County may also see a predictable upswing in certain problems: noise and nuisance complaints, unauthorized guests, and questions about cooling systems. Anthony Burton helps those renting residential real estate facing conflicts with…
Security deposits, like many aspects of renting residential property, are heavily regulated in California. California statutes state what you should do, when, and how. You could play fast and loose with the rules and skirt around the edges. But if you get into this bad habit, chances are good that…
Renting residential rental property can be a wise investment. It may generate consistent cash flow, long-term equity, and some tax advantages. But as with any business, it comes with risks, especially potential legal and financial liabilities. Whether you own a single rental home or have multiple units, forming a Limited…
