Help! My Neighbor’s Tree is Obstructing My View

Help! My Neighbor’s Tree is Obstructing My View

You had an unobstructed view of the San Francisco Bay from your living room window, your neighbor planted a tree, over the years the tree grew and now your view is gone.  What can you do about your view? View-Blocking Trees and Property Value In certain San Francisco...
How Can I Remove a Contractor’s Lien?

How Can I Remove a Contractor’s Lien?

Contractor or “mechanics liens” are legal actions taken by contractors, sub-contractors or materials suppliers who believe they were not paid for goods or services they provided to you. A lien is a type of security interest in your home.  Having a lien on your home...
The ABCs of HOAs – What to Know about Home Owners Associations

The ABCs of HOAs – What to Know about Home Owners Associations

Part One – HOA Overview Over the next couple of months we will explore the legal issues of Home Owners Associations (HOAs). We’ll focus on topics unique to California residents, typical legal challenges encountered by homeowners, and how to anticipate and...
What Home Buyers Should Know About Disclosure

What Home Buyers Should Know About Disclosure

Trust Your Real Estate Agent But Verify the Documents Buying a new home looks easy on HGTV shows – even fun! Except when it’s not. Some buyers believe they have finally bought their dream home, only to wake up in a nightmare of major, unforeseen problems with a house...
Find a Licensed, Insured Contractor

Find a Licensed, Insured Contractor

Finding a contractor you trust can present an overwhelming task in these times when good contractors are stretched thin and hard to find. You are absolutely not alone and. Competent contractors are out there – below are some ideas to keep your project on track....