Generally speaking, business owners do not have a duty to protect people who are not on the property of the business. However, recently California courts have begun to expand the liability of landowners to persons on adjacent property not owned or controlled
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If you own an investment property in an association, you need to keep your own address on file or your tenants will be receiving your association dues! The California Legislature recently amended Cal. Civ. Code 4041 to require property owners within homeowner
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Are you on the board of your HOA? Did you know homeowner and condominium associations are required to keep financial records for at least three years; and that board meeting, member meeting and committee meeting minutes dating all the way back to the
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For many of our senior clients, they often choose to sell their residence and downsize to a modest condominium or a smaller home. Doing so is a good idea, however, many clients are hesitant to make such a decision simply because of
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The bay area is home to many savvy real property investors who will often transfer their real properties into legal entities for liability protection. However, doing so has property tax implications for you and your heirs. Proposition 58 provides that property taxes will
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San Mateo and Burlingame have placed rent control measures on their respective ballots in the November election. The City of San Mateo ballot will include Measure Q. This measure would amend the city’s charter to enact new laws regulating the rental of
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Are you a business owner looking to rent a commercial space for your business? Are you a landlord who wants to find a suitable tenant for your commercial property? Whether you are a landlord or a renter, it is important to understand
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Are you planning on buying or selling real estate? Make sure you know whose side your agent is on – the buyer’s, seller’s or both. When a real estate agent represents both a buyer and seller in a real estate transaction, this is
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New business owners are always looking for the perfect location for their company. But Business owners beware — commercial leases can be more costly than you think! Here is a list of top mistakes to avoid when entering into a Commercial Lease. Signing the
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For all real property, the County records deeds and maintains records to determine title. Over time, a number of changes can occur such as: a joint tenant passes away; you create a Trust; a Trustor dies; you gift away all or part of
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