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anthonywburton In Blog, Neighbor, Ownership Dispute, Real Estate

I Can’t Enjoy My Home Because of My Neighbor. What Can I Do?

You purchased what you thought would be your home, sweet home. But it turned out not to be so sweet. You can’t enjoy your property because of what your neighbor is doing. You may be in the opposite situation. You’re using your property reasonably, following the applicable ordinances, but your...

anthonywburton In Blog, Ownership Dispute, Real Estate

Disputes Between Property Co-Owners: Breaking Up Need Not Be Hard to Do

Owning property with another party can be like a marriage. It may be long-lasting, and despite some ups and downs, a beautiful thing. But not all marriages last, and when they break up, it can be angry, amicable, or somewhere in between. We represent property owners involved in disputes and...

anthonywburton In Blog, Landlord-Tenant, Leasing, Real Estate

What Can Landlords Do Given the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act and Federal Eviction Moratorium?

If you’re a residential landlord, not only may you be dealing with tenants not paying their rent, but evolving local, state, and federal rules on what you can and cannot do in response as well. There are many moving pieces in this machine. To avoid getting caught up in it,...

anthonywburton In Blog, Landlord-Tenant, Leasing, Real Estate

COVID-19 Has Disrupted Commercial Landlord-Tenant Relationships

Due to the economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 virus, tenants may be unwilling or unable to pay rent. Though we were doing well earlier this year, in the second quarter the economy declined by nearly a third, the worst on record. Whether you’re a tenant or property owner, if...

anthonywburton In Blog, Real Estate

Quiet Title Actions Can Clear Up Confusion Over Property Rights

If you have an interest in a piece of real property, there may be others who have an interest too. A quiet title action is a lawsuit seeking to have a judge rule that you, under the law, have the rights that you claim. A quiet title action determines the...

anthonywburton In Blog, Property Taxes, Real Estate

PROPERTY TAX RE-APPRAISALS: WHAT CAN BE DONE TO AVOID THEM

Property taxes are an unfortunate, but necessary, evil which all property owners in California must contend with as they are used to fund many things which the citizens of California benefit from including public schools. California property owners understandably want to keep their property taxes as low as possible. However,...

anthonywburton In Blog, Real Estate

The Importance of Documentation in Real Estate Transactions

All too frequently, property owners and those dealing with interests in real property do so without properly documenting important aspects of the transaction. In some instances, they use no documentation at all! This is very common when dealing with spouses, family members or other close and trusted individuals. The prevailing...

anthonywburton In Blog, Homeowners, Real Estate

How A Homeowner Can Inadvertently Become An Employer

Homeowners frequently hire outside contractors to complete work in and around their homes. Many contractors who are hired are required to be licensed to perform the functions of their job. Examples of activities where a contractor’s license is required include trimming trees over 15 feet in height, removing tree stumps...

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