If you are a real estate entrepreneur, it is likely that a large part of your work and your livelihood depends on the services of real estate agents. You will need to cooperate with them when buying and selling homes, and you'll likely pay them a commission for the...
Real Estate Litigation
Options for resolving encroachment issues
Whether you have a great relationship with your neighbors, neighbor issues tend to arise over time. One of the most common issues is encroachment. This can cover a few different types of issues. Should you face an encroachment issue with your neighbor, there are a few...
Is the HOA ineffective in resolving your noise complaint?
When you moved into your condo, you had no trouble complying with the CC&Rs set out by the Homeowners' Association. You appreciate that the HOA keeps the property well-maintained, for example, and that smoking is prohibited in common areas.However, two sisters,...
Common reasons a living trust must be challenged
A living trust is a good way to avoid probate and keep family finances private, but sometimes it becomes necessary to challenge a living trust. It can be much more difficult to contest a living trust, because the settlor, the person who made the trust, is still...
How to deal with landlord and tenant disputes
As a landlord, there may be times when you and your tenants in California do not see eye-to-eye on things. Your tenants may feel there are issues you are responsible for and decide to withhold their rent until you address them. You may feel that those issues are the...
Is Your Home Owner Association A Nightmare?
Home associations are often far more powerful than many home owners realize. Part of the reason is that local governments have gradually given HOA's increasing regulation and authority over the sewers and streets in your neighborhood. This may help the city government...
Choosing To Litigate vs. Mediate Your Real Estate Dispute
You find yourself involved in a dispute over your property, and you want a resolution that will maintain and enforce your ownership rights. You've heard that many people choose mediation over litigation and you're wondering if that's the right option for your...
Important Facts Relating To Real Estate Nondisclosure
Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions most people make. While homes often require some form of upgrades or replacements, if a home has serious defects, it is the seller's responsibility to disclose this information. Most states have laws...
Real Estate Litigation — Wrongful Tree Cutting or Removal
Buffington Law Firm's Real Estate Litigation Attorneys have considerable experience in dealing with situations in which a neighbor decides to badly damage or destroy our client's trees. We have also successfully defended clients who inadvertantly removed or destroyed...
Avoiding Problems in Homeowner Association Litigation
The Orange County business and real estate litigation attorneys at Buffington Law Firm have dealt with many cases involving homeowner's associations ("HOAs"). HOAs play an increasingly important role in California and other states. Courts have recognized that HOAs...
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