Buffington Law Firm's civil litigation team often deals with otherwise good cases that are unfortunately barred in whole or in part by a Statute of Limitation. Sometimes this was entirely preventable, and this scenario is what this article is about. As many people...
Several times per year Buffington Law Firm's real estate litigation team is called upon to deal with a situation involving an encroachment. An encroachment is a situation where the owner of an adjacent land parcel places some type of structure onto the land of...
Almost every jurisdiction requires homeowners to make certain disclosures about their property when offering it up for sale. These requirements vary depending on the state. There are various reasons that sellers must make these disclosures. One of them is some...
Buying a property is strewn with pitfalls for the unwary. Thankfully, California state law makes it obligatory for sellers to disclose specific things to a prospective buyer. Sellers of real estate must complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement. It allows you as a...
When you considering a big purchase, you need to be able to make an informed decision. Knowing all of the important details is crucial, especially if you plan to buy real estate. When purchasing a home, you need to know about any issues with the space that might...
When buying real estate, it's important to remember that some people may not be fully honest with you during the process. The ultimate goal of a property owner and their agent is to sell the property. Therefore, you need to exercise caution when any...
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...
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...
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,...
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...