Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals
1. CC&R/ Getting Around Super Majority Requirements In the case of Orchard Estate Homes, Inc. v. Orchard Homeowners Alliance, 32 Cal.App.5th471, the HOA attempted to enforce a rule [...]
New Real Estate Laws For 2019
1. New Real Property Disclosure Requirements Existing law provides that transferor must deliver to the respective transferee a real estate disclosure form and the transferee has certain time in [...]
If You Pay Extra Money For A View Is It Protectable?
If You Pay Extra Money For A View Is It Protectable? I have received many phone calls over the years from homeowners who want to sue their neighbors or the City or their HOA because they have [...]
Homeowners Association Wins Challenge to Enforcing Rules
Homeowners Association Given Deference By Appellate Court In Establishing and Enforcing Its Own Rules. In the case of Watts vs. Oak Shores Community Association, 235 Cal App 4th 466, the [...]
Cannabis Laws
Important New Laws Enacted In 2017 Cannabis Regulation: Business and Professions Code §26000-26231.2 is the California Combined Medical and Recreational Cannabis Laws which are one comprehensive [...]
Fiduciary Duty of Real Estate Agent
New Real Estate Laws Passed In 2016 Advertising Requirements Using “Team Names”. Business and Professions Code Sections 10159.5 through 10159.7 governs the use of a “team name” and a fictitious [...]