Broker’s Liability in Real Estate Transactions: Fraud or Lack Thereof Real estate brokers, generally, might be found liable on contract or tort basis. A broker is found liable on contractual basis for not specifically complying…
Foreclosure Litigation Owning a home comes with many financial obligations, and, due to a variety of circumstances, some homeowners face impending foreclosure. The mortgage lender is the entity that starts the foreclosure process, all of…
What Are Some Damages in Breach of Real Estate Sales Contract? It often happens parties fail to fully perform their contractual obligations in sale of real estate. Often, the most immediate consequence of such contractual…
What Does Quiet Title Action Encompass? Quiet title action involves resolving any adverse claims to a property with the ultimate, not always attained, objective of insurable marketable ownership. A party need not await until a…
A Living Trust A living trust is an essential part of estate planning and in the organization of your assets. In California, this trust is a written legal document that allows you to put your…
What is Constructive Trust in Real Estate Litigation? Constructive trust could be an effective tool when a real estate plaintiff wants to obtain title to a real property. Through constructive trust the court will…
What Are Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions? Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) are the rules set out by a homeowners’ association (HOA) with regards to homes in a planned community. Not all communities fall under this…
Title Insurance in California Buying a property is a major financial decision, and buyers will want to make sure that their property is in good condition. One aspect of being in good condition is that…
