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...

California Probate Law: Care Custodians

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

The head of the CalDRE is the Real Estate Commissioner, who serves as the chief executive of the CalDRE and is appointed by the Governor...

Does a property owner have a "right to a view"? To what extent? What limitations, if any, does any such right have? Where does such a...

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...

When buying or selling real estate, a person usually retains a real estate agent or broker, someone with expertise in real estate law.

Dual Agency in California – A Seller’s Perspective

Fiduciary Duties in California for Mortgage Lenders

Dual Agency in California – A Buyer’s Perspective

Dual Agency in California – What It Means for Brokers

When a property owner defaults on his or her mortgage, the mortgage lender will typically foreclose on the property. That meaning, take...

Your Escrow Decisions and How to Answer Them. Buying a property is an exciting yet scary time. Escrow is the last hurdle before the sale.

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

Certain powers must be specifically set forth in the power of attorney in order for the attorney-in-fact to have the authority to perform...

A power of attorney is legally sufficient if all of the following requirements are met:

An easement is an interest in real property that entitles its owner to limited use or enjoyment of land in the possession of another.

The law firm of Sussman & Associates, specializing in Real Estate litigation for over 40 years, and for the past fifteen (15) years the...

It is important to understand when buying a property that has an existing tenant that the sale...