Estate Planning
Time Frame for Purchasing a Foreclosed Property: Guidance from an Investor Lawyer
When searching for the ideal piece of real estate to buy, properties in foreclosure can be an interesting place to look. Are you an...
Estate Planning
Implications of the UK’s Levelling Up Plan & Mission Ten for Landlords
On 2 February 2022, the Government published its Levelling Up White Paper with the stated goal of enacting a “complete ‘system change’ of how...
Estate Planning
APNs are not always reliable in legal descriptions
Assessor’s Parcel Numbers are usually included in the legal description of a deed. But that does not always work; there are...
Estate Planning
Checklist for Landlords at the End of Tenancy
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End of Tenancy Checklist in California
At the end of each residential tenancy in California, landlords are required to perform a checklist of tasks to...
Estate Planning
Should Commercial Tenants Repay Missed Rent During COVID-19? Legal Analysis for Investors
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on businesses across Canada, and many commercial tenants have faced enormous revenue shortfalls. Some of them are wondering...
Estate Planning
The Act of 2022: Commercial Rent and the Coronavirus
The Act received Royal Assent and came into force on 24 March 2022.
The Act creates Protected Rent Debts which are...
Estate Planning
The Principle of Merger in Real Estate Transactions in California
The Doctrine of Merger in California real property law provides that when a greater and lesser estate are vested in the same...
Estate Planning
Resolving Disputes over Habitability: Tips for Prevention and Resolution
While most landlords and tenants enjoy a peaceful and cordial relationship, there are times wherein disputes arise. This causes stress...