The California State Contractors Board requires a surety bond for companies engaged in work that requires a contractor’s license within...

Gas powered leaf blowers are often used for clearing large areas due to their power and portability. While they are useful, they can...

Cities have an understandable interest in making sure structures within their city parameters meet certain standards. These standards not...

Home based businesses have been recognized as a viable means of generating income, offering the distinct advantage of eliminating the...

Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining the appeal and value of an area. Excessive waste not only diminishes aesthetic...

Planned communities are housing developments where homes, roads, and other features are designed with a central theme. Due to the scope...

Due to the high traffic, noise, lowering property value, and other issues arising from the temporary nature of timeshares, cities often...

A Timeshare is a vacation residence in which the owner gets the right to use a specified type of residence within a specified timeframe. ...

When a person dies, often their estate, meaning their real and personal property along with any liens or debts they may have had, goes...

When a person dies, often their estate, their real and personal property along with any liens or debts they may have had, goes into...

Newport Beach includes more than eight miles of beaches. While these beaches are open to the public, there are time and usage...

Outdoor lighting can be restricted by municipal code and ordinances, for purposes of ensuring public safety as well as to prevent...

City, county and municipal governments often impose restrictions on the location and height of fences or hedges on residential and...

It is becoming increasingly common among homeowners to build a second home as an investment in their properties in order to increase the...

When it comes to publicly displaying political signs, many people believe that a general right of “free speech” grants them vast leeway...

SB 1079 became effective on January 1, 2021 and was passed in order to provide potential homeowners an advantage over real estate...

Defined as Short-term leasing of a residence for up to 30 consecutive days, a vacation rental has certain rules and restrictions in place...

One of the major exceptions to the omitted spouse statute in California is what is called a “care custodian.”

This article discusses what happens to a tenant when they have a lease with an option to buy, they are in possession of the property, and...

Buying a property is an exciting yet scary time. Here are the various decisions you will need to make regarding your escrow: