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anthonywburton In Blog, Landlord-Tenant, Tenants

What’s the Current Status of California Eviction Law?

COVID-19 resulted in changes in virtually every way we lived our lives, especially for tenants who lost income and their landlords. The moratorium on COVID-related evictions ended in September, though landlords still have additional hoops to jump through. Failure to Pay Rent May Not be Enough for Eviction If a...

anthonywburton In Blog, Neighbor

There’s Nothing Civil Going On if You Have Grounds to Sue for Civil Harassment

California statutes deal with harassment in different contexts. One that can apply to neighbors, tenants, or landlords may provide you with a court order that the harassment stop. If your “home, sweet home” is a source of tension, anxiety, and fear because of outrageous actions and words targeted at you,...

anthonywburton In Blog, Neighbor, Real Estate

When Does Your Neighbor Go Beyond Being a Nuisance to Creating One?

We don’t all get along with our neighbors. Nuisance goes far beyond annoying habits and barking dogs. The other party is doing things or allowing things to happen, that’s taking away your ability to enjoy your property. Whether you feel you’re the victim in this situation or you’re accused of...

anthonywburton In Blog, Real Estate

Clear Liens from Your Property’s Title

Ownership Disputes and Partition Actions

A lien is a notice attached to your property notifying the world a creditor thinks you owe it money. You may not be aware of it until you try to sell your property. A lien is a common way creditors try to collect what they’re owed. If a contractor or...

anthonywburton In Blog, Landlord-Tenant, Real Estate

Housing Discrimination is Illegal in California

It’s against the law for those renting and selling property to discriminate against potential renters and buyers based on many characteristics. Employment discrimination law gets more attention, but it can also be unlawful to treat people differently when property’s at issue. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against in a...

anthonywburton In Blog, Landlord-Tenant, Real Estate

Is the Federal Eviction Moratorium Over? How Much Longer Will the State’s Last?

Is the Federal Eviction Moratorium Over? How Much Longer Will the State’s Last? Thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court decision in June and a lack of Congressional action last month, the federal freeze on pandemic-related residential evictions ended July 31, but it may be reborn. California’s moratorium will come to...

anthonywburton In Blog, Leasing, Real Estate

Your Lease Should Be in Writing, Whether That’s Required by Law or Not

Your Lease Should Be in Writing, Whether That’s Required by Law or Not Whether you’re the property owner or the tenant, your lease should be in writing whether the property is commercial or residential. In some circumstances, it must be in writing to be legally enforceable. Oral contracts or contracts...

anthonywburton In Blog, Real Estate

Five New California Laws That Impact Real Estate: Good Intentions and Mixed Results

The legal landscape constantly changes, whether that’s through legislation, regulations, or court decisions. Here are five new California laws that may impact how you make decisions and possibly whether you make money or not. We can keep you updated on legal developments so you can make informed decisions that will...

anthonywburton In Blog, Real Estate

Will Your Workplace Be the Site of the Next Mass Shooting?

We all know they’re going to happen. Like the recent one in San Jose, mass shootings have become like bad highway accidents that kill several people. We read about it, maybe we imagine something like that happening to us, and we move on with our day. Not all workplace shootings...

anthonywburton In Blog, Neighbor, Real Estate

The Most Common Disputes With Neighbors and How to Resolve Them

If you’re having severe problems with a neighbor, you’re not alone. A survey by FindLaw found that 42% of participants said they’d had a dispute with their neighbors. Ideally, with good communications, empathy, and respect, neighbor disputes should be resolved with no hard feelings. But that’s not always the case....

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What’s the Current Status of California Eviction Law?

There’s Nothing Civil Going On if You Have Grounds to Sue for Civil Harassment

When Does Your Neighbor Go Beyond Being a Nuisance to Creating One?

Clear Liens from Your Property’s Title

Housing Discrimination is Illegal in California

Is the Federal Eviction Moratorium Over? How Much Longer Will the State’s Last?

Your Lease Should Be in Writing, Whether That’s Required by Law or Not

Five New California Laws That Impact Real Estate: Good Intentions and Mixed Results

Will Your Workplace Be the Site of the Next Mass Shooting?

The Most Common Disputes With Neighbors and How to Resolve Them

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