Last week saw the passage of a significant statewide rent control measure. It is no doubt already creating lots of questions in the real estate investment community. Today, Attorney, Alex Munn, addresses some of the provisions contained in the new rent control law that landlords will need to comply with. As always, if you have […]
Recently, the California Third District Court of Appeals issued a ruling requiring servicers/lenders to provide detailed reasons why a borrower may be denied a modification. In the end, the question becomes, will this decision prove to be a useful tool for borrowers to obtain modifications of home loans? Only time will tell. As always, if […]
Today, employment attorney, Elizabeth Helms explains the obligations related to tracking meals and rest breaks for employees. It can be challenging but with a little planning and diligence, you can save yourself a lot of headaches. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other legal issue, […]
Today we take a look at recent Fed action involving appraisals and mortgage lending. The Fed is currently looking at changing the rules related to when a property transaction involving a property under $400,000 is required to have an appraisal completed. Is this a wise decision in today’s market place? Only time will tell. As […]
Today, we conclude our look at when agents/brokers may be compelled to participate in mediation or arbitration. While generally, they must contractually agree to such, in some situations, the court has carved out exceptions to when a party may be required to participate in mediation/arbitration even though they contractually did not agree. It can happen! […]
On August 14, 2019, the City of Sacramento passed a local rent control ordinance. Today, we take a look at the ordinance and what it will require of the landlords in the City of Sacramento. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other legal issue, please […]
Today, we take a few minutes to congratulate the BPE Professionals that have been included in the 2019 Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers Magazine, the 2019 Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers Magazine and listed in Sacramento Magazine’s 2019 Top Lawyer list. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, […]
A common topic that comes up with many sellers is how do I actually enforce my right to liquidated damages. The RPA contains a liquidated damage clause that most parties agree too. But in the event of a buyer breach — how do you actually enforce that remedy. Today we take a look at the […]
Today we take time to introduce our newest attorneys at BPE Law Group. In June 2019, attorneys, Laura Ferret and Carl Block, joined BPE Law as litigation associates. 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 […]
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 […]
