“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...
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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...
How to handle it when a resident violates the CC&Rs
The covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) that govern a homeowners association (HOA) aren’t just there for show. Not only do they help maintain property values, but they also help make a community more enjoyable for everybody who lives there. What...
When can a tenant break a lease agreement in California?
When a tenant signs a lease agreement for a rental unit, they hope to stay for the entire time indicated in the contract. However, despite their best intentions, a tenant might want to leave before their lease is up. Breaking the lease comes with its share of...
How could adverse possession affect your pursuit of a clear title?
The concept of "squatter's rights" is familiar to many. It involves someone feeling that they can claim ownership of real estate despite not being the property's true owner. The legal name assigned to this concept is “adverse possession.” Existing laws allow someone...