The Americans With Disabilities Act - Protecting Yourself From Unknown Violations

The Federal American with Disabilities Act (Title 42, sections 12101 et. seq.…


Business, Labor & Employment

Contractual Arbitration Provisions Under California Law

If you have ever purchased or sold a home, or seen a medical doctor, no doubt…


Hiring a Contractor? Make Sure the Contractor Is Insured!

Recently, I had a case where a husband and wife, who were in the process of…


CEQA Hits Home - Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeley

CEQA (the California Environmental Quality Act) was enacted to provide the…


Unlawful Detainer Complaint - Landlord Tenant Lease

Landlord Responsibilities to Neighboring Properties for Problem Tenants

Landlords: Keep tabs on your tenants or you could pay dearly. Many people…


Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisals under California Law

When Is a Deposit Not a Deposit? When it is in Conjunction with the Purchase of Property

Is a buyer's deposit in an unconsummated real estate transaction refundable? As…


trust and estate plan

Preparing Your Own Will or Trust Without Consulting a Lawyer Is a Risk Not Worth Taking

I was driving into the office today and heard a radio commercial for a…


home inspector

Home Buyers Beware: Sellers Can Lie and Get Away With It!

Let’s say you are about to buy your first home and after several open houses,…


Riverside Skyline

Developers Beware! Comply with the California Environmental Quality Act or Go Broke

California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was enacted in 1970.  The law has…