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May a buyer record a second lis pendens on a property after the original lis pendens has been expunged?

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by Branden Ekas

1w ago

De Martini v. Superior Court Facts: A buyer and seller enter into a purchase agreement for commercial property. A dispute arises over the buyer’s obligation to deposit earnest money. The buyer and seller enter into arbitration and closing is postponed.. The buyer petitions the court to enter judgment on the arbitration award and records a ..read more

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Is a residential landlord liable for injuries caused by a tenant’s dogs when the landlord is unaware the dogs are potentially violent?

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by Robin Jennings

1w ago

In re: Fraser v. Farvid Facts: A landlord rents a single family residence (SFR) to a tenant. The tenant acquires dogs without notifying the landlord. A neighbor advises the landlord about the “guard dogs” though the landlord has no personal experience with the dogs. The dogs escape from the property and injure a pedestrian. The ..read more

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DRE Bulletin Digest: Spring 2024

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by Amy Platero

2w ago

The Spring 2024 edition of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) Bulletin informs licensees about Senate Bill (SB) 1495 and DRE fee changes. ..read more

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DRE raising fees as renewals and licensing drop

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by Robin Jennings

2w ago

The health of the real estate industry depends in large part upon the financial health of the DRE as its policing unit. DRE’s fees for statutory and licensing courses had not increased since 1997 ..read more

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May a co-owner of a home in bankruptcy claim a homestead exemption when they are not occupying the property?

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by Branden Ekas

3w ago

In re: McKee Facts: A couple purchases a home and vest title as co-owners. They later separate. One co-owner vacates the property and contributes nothing to the maintenance, insurance and property taxes while using a new address for driver’s license and voting records. The non-occupying co-owner, experiencing financial difficulties, files for bankruptcy protection and seeks ..read more

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Joint Tenancy – The Four Unities

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by ft Editorial Staff

1M ago

This video covers the unity of title, time, interest and possession under a joint tenancy vesting ..read more

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Is a tenant in a subsidized low-income housing development entitled to money losses when a landlord serves an improper notice to terminate the tenancy?

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by Branden Ekas

1M ago

Campbell v. FPI Management, Inc. Facts: A residential landlord rents a unit in a federally subsidized housing project to a tenant on a month-to-month tenancy. As part of the subsidy program, the landlord agrees to give the tenant at least 30 days’ notice prior to termination of the tenancy. The tenant fails to pay rent ..read more

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May a seller of land who reserves a one-half interest in mined minerals excavated under the surface demand income from material that is not specifically defined as a mineral in the grant deed containing the reservation?

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by Branden Ekas

1M ago

Vulcan Lands Inc. v. Older Currier Facts: A seller of land previously excavated for minerals including sand and gravel sells the land to a buyer, reserving a one-half interest in any oil, minerals, gas, or other hydrocarbons excavated under the surface. The buyer begins a mining operation to collect sand and gravel. The seller ..read more

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Vesting Reflects Estate Planning

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by ft Editorial Staff

1M ago

This video covers properly vesting a property to avoid probate procedures ..read more

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What is Vesting?

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by ft Editorial Staff

1M ago

This is the first episode of our new video series covering the right of survivorship among co-owners. This episode introduces the concept of vesting ..read more

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