Do you remember the story of The Princess and the Pea? A young woman approaches a castle at night requesting lodging. Of course the resident is a handsome young prince, and the wandering woman claims to be a princess. Doubting her, the prince’s mother places a dried...
No. Imagine a situation in which the landlord of your Section 8 rental adds charges to the rent not outlined in your agreement. Section 8 housing (known in California as the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, mandates rents on a strict formula. Anything veering...
One meaning of the word prescriptive is “a right having become legally accepted or established by usage over a period of time.” An easement in legal terms is a “right to cross or otherwise use a piece of property for a specified purpose.” Samples of prescriptive...
What happens if you discover serious problems with your newly purchased home? Consider situations like these: You notice a consistent foul odor in your home, and discover a 20-year-old unpermitted bathroom addition has an improperly installed sump pump vent requiring...
A home inspection is your assurance that the house you are ready to buy is in sound condition. So please be advised: before you hire an inspector, make sure they are licensed as a contractor. There is reason for caution. In California, anyone can say they are a home...
The time has come to sell your home–you have a million details to think about. But before any transaction can be finalized, take note: California law requires you to provide full disclosure of anything and everything in your house or on your property that is not...
