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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?
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
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 understand...
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
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. Where...
CC&Rs – Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
If you live in a condominium or a planned community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA), you have likely heard about Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, which are commonly referred to as CC&Rs. CC&Rs are legal documents containing rules and...
Understand the New ‘Just Cause’ Oakland Eviction Rules
Severe housing shortages and persistent COVID economic impact in the Oakland metro area are finally moving the needle in favor of stricter tenants’ rights regarding eviction protection. Oakland voters made their support for at-risk tenants clear in November of 2022:...
What Tenants Need to Know About Rent Registries
There’s a new rule on the books for landlords in San Francisco, Oakland and other California cities. Buildings with 10+ residential units must be fully registered with the local rent boards. That means each unit’s unique “stats” must be on file (and updated annually)...
What to Know if You Receive an Ellis Act notice of termination of your tenancy
Until it arrives at your doorstep, the 1985 California state law known as the "Ellis Act" may never cross your mind. San Francisco tenants whose thresholds are darkened by Ellis Act notices of termination of their tenancies find themselves in a confusing and...
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