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Last year the Supreme Court interpreted CCP 1161 which governs when an investor has the right to commence an eviction. Until this new case the law allowed the notice to quit to be served before the perfection, however, under the recent Supreme Court decision, if you serve a notice to quit prior to recording your […]
Last year the Supreme Court made a sweeping decision related to the independent contractor classification. The decision created a new test for determining whether a worker was or was not an independent contractor. Now the legislature is moving to codify the test as anuncieated in Dynamex. As always, if you have any questions about your […]
Last year we addressed the Black Sky case that was pending before the California Supreme Court. On May 6, 2019 the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of the lender stripping significant deficiency liability protections previously afforded to borrowers. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any […]
Today, we continue our look at the litigation process and examine the trial phase. The vast majority of civil cases in California settle before trial. But if you do go to trial it is important to understand that process. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any […]
Today we take time to introduce our newest attorney at BPE Law Group. In March 2019, Jason A. Braxton joined BPE Law as a senior associate in litigation. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other legal issue, please let us know by e-mailing me at […]
Today we finish our look at the fiduciary obligations owed to clients. Real estate professionals owe a great duty of care and loyalty to their clients. They hold a position of trust and the law sets forth how this position of trust should be maintained. As always, if you have any questions about your real […]
Today we step back into our series on Introduction to Probate. Often times the primary asset of an estate is real estate and Attorney, Benjamin Eagleton addresses the process of selling real estate through a probate. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other legal issue, […]
Today we look at the legislative updates related to granny flats. It is no secret that California is in the midst of a housing shortage crisis. The only way that shortage will be dealt with is encouraging construction through legislative reform. One of those reforms that needs to be addressed is related to the construction […]
Insurance is such an important component of today’s society. Today we take a look at the difference between a “claims made” policy and an “occurrence” policy. The type of policy is critical to whether or not coverage will be extended. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or […]
Much of the tax landscape changed with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Some of these changes were beneficial and others — the impacts remain to be seen. Today we examine some of the things real estate agents should be considering when preparing to file taxes. As always, if you have any questions […]
