Quiet Title Actions
In California, quiet title actions are legal proceedings that are brought to ascertain the true owner of real estate.
Ownership Disputes
and Partition Actions
Ownership disputes arise with unfortunate frequency over California real estate. These disputes occur between families, co-investors, co-owners and even siblings….
Breach of Real Estate
Agreements
There are many different types of real estate agreements and several different legal precedents that a real estate attorney may be able to use to enforce them.
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Landlord Representation Only
California’s landlord-tenant laws are complicated and constantly changing. California law is steadily becoming more tenant-friendly ….
Lease Drafting and Review
The best defense against potentially costly and time-consuming real estate litigation is a properly drafted lease.
Lease Termination/Modification Agreements
Even the most carefully drafted and durable lease may not cover every situation that may arise during your commercial or individual landlord-tenant relationship, ….
Assignment/Sublease Agreement Drafting and Review
Subleasing can be incredibly lucrative in California, with rents reaching sky-high records in many cities.
Property Management Agreement Drafting and Review
Some landlords like to avoid managing their own rental properties and would prefer that a professional manage their investments.
Lease Guarantee Agreement Drafting and Review
The California Civil Code states that “a surety or guarantor is one who promises to answer for the debt, default or miscarriage of another.”
Breach of Lease/Guaranty Litigation
Litigation over an alleged breach of a lease or guaranty agreement can involve highly technical legal rules and tremendously high stakes.
Assist Clients with Fair Housing Compliance
Fair housing rules imposed by both California and Federal law apply to residential landlords and entities who are acting on behalf of such landlords.
Litigation Involving Habitability Claims Including Mold, Bed Bugs, etc.
California law imposes specific requirements for the condition of residential rental properties offered by landlords.
Security Deposit Disputes
California law imposes specific requirements for the collection, amount and when security deposits must be returned.
Assisting Clients with Subpoena Compliance
Our experienced attorneys can offer you advice on whether you have been properly served with a subpoena and how to comply with, or challenge, a subpoena.
