A quiet title action is a legal process used to resolve any pending disputes or unresolved matters regarding the ownership of a property. These may include conflicting claims affecting legal ownership, boundary issues, unresolved liens or ambiguities in the...
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Zoning and land use regulations for winery properties
The winery business may appear incredibly lucrative and appealing. However, a complex web of legal requirements and regulations lies beneath this seemingly romantic industry's surface. One of these involves zoning and land use regulations. These rules determine where...
2 considerations before buying a California winery or vineyard
Many winery owners started out as wine enthusiasts before turning their love of the beverage into a successful business endeavor. Appreciation of wine attracts many to the industry, but the chance of high earnings is often what keeps them there. Like others, you may...
Commercial property maintenance: who is responsible for what?
Your recently acquired commercial property is ready for occupation, and you cannot hide your joy. But while you are thrilled about acquiring tenants, you have a couple of concerns. After all, you are new to this game, and you are not quite sure what each party’s...
When can a landlord evict a commercial tenant in California?
Commercial real estate offers abundant opportunities for investors. However, commercial real estate comes with its share of challenges too, especially when dealing with problematic tenants. California real estate laws outline specific circumstances and procedures for...
My neighbor is encroaching on my property. What should I do?
You’ve probably heard the adage, “good fences make good neighbors.” And for most home and landowners, this is absolutely true. However, it is not uncommon to have a neighbor who does not respect borders. When a neighbor unjustifiably encroaches on your property, you...
How can you evict a commercial tenant in California?
The decision to evict a commercial tenant from your property, reasons notwithstanding, is never an easy one. Unfortunately, there are times when it might be necessary. How you carry out eviction from your commercial property will largely depend on the nature of the...
What makes undeveloped real estate worth buying
There are all sorts of opportunities that come with undeveloped real estate. You could build residential homes, hotels, vineyards, golf courts or any large project of your imagination. A well-chosen piece of property could help ensure you build a strong and prosperous...
What you should know if you’re selling your California wine estate
“Lifestyle wine estates” are popular here in California’s Wine Country as well as further north into the Pacific Northwest. These wine estates, sometimes called “lifestyle vineyards,” typically include a home and a small vineyard. Most people who own these properties...
3 key issues for commercial leases in the cannabis industry
The cannabis industry is growing by leaps and bounds, and a lot of enterprising folks are interested in getting into the industry. Naturally, that means finding a place to operate. Because marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, commercial leases for anybody...