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...
Discovering a mechanics lien on your property title can ruin your whole day, and your bank balance. Every day unsuspecting property owners who trusted construction work they hired out was complete and all parties paid – learn differently. When a subcontractor...
