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To Divide a Co-Owned Property, a Partition Action Is Required
Gary and Stephanie's mother died and left them the family home, a modest ranch-style house on nearly an acre in a California suburb. The home needed work, but the property also contained a newer 2-story building with a shop space below and small apartment upstairs....
JOINT TENANCY VS. TENANCY IN COMMON
Rights and rules about shared property: Protecting your rights is a serious consideration when entering into a shared property agreement. While joint tenancy and tenancy in common are often confused, there are distinct advantages and disadvantages with each. To make...
ARBITRATION IS WHAT COMES NEXT WHEN MEDIATION FAILS.
It is not a good sign when you realize the home you purchased only a few months ago is literally taking on water after a period of serious rain. You discover the source of the problem is a runoff stream from your neighbor’s yard, an issue was not mentioned in the...
What happens if the seller failed to disclose problems before you bought the home?
Remember the inspection you paid for or the seller paid for before purchasing your current home? Do you recall the itemized, full disclosure forms and explanations provided by the previous owner? Now that the heavy rains started and you have a very leaky roof and...
Hiring a home inspector? Check for current license
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...
BRACE YOURSELF, AN HOA SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COULD BE ON ITS WAY.
Anyone who pays monthly dues to a community Homeowners Association (HOA) will tell you, there is never a good time to be hit with a special assessment. You are already paying dues to cover specific services and the costs to maintain a well-kept communal environment....
KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DETECT A NEIGHBOR’S CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
It's not always a beautiful day in the neighborhood. If you have reason to suspect that someone living near you is involved in something criminal, pay attention. Criminal activity can impact your ability to enjoy - or sell your home. My Neighbors Might be Drug Dealers...
Neighbors Beware! Crossing Your Property Line is Called Encroachment
It can happen to anyone: A property owner installs a fence, plants a hedge, builds a retaining wall, a walkway, driveway, or some other structure only to find they have unintentionally encroached on their neighbor’s adjoining property. It is also possible the property...
Legal Recourse for Fraud in the Purchase of your Home
Full and complete disclosure in a real estate transaction is critical to the integrity of the sale of single-family homes. In the unfortunate event that a seller fails to disclose problematic information about a home being sold to an unsuspecting buyer, trouble...
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