Does the hardship of removing patio furniture grant a neighbor an equitable easement over a property owner’s land?
Facts: A property owner’s neighbor places portable patio furniture on a portion of the owner’s...
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Author: Whitney Trang
Is a property owner entitled to a tax refund for land that does not appear on parcel maps, but does on an assessor’s maps?
Facts: A property owner records a parcel map of their undeveloped land showing one lot. The county...
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May a city require developers to set aside a portion of their land without paying compensation in advance of a public works project?
Facts: A developer owns a vacant parcel of land next to a highway and submits a proposal for a...
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Does a surviving spouse’s life estate confer ownership of a property when they obtain a mortgage on the property?
A property owner dies. The property owner’s will grants their spouse a life estate with a power of sale in their separate property, providing the spouse the right to occupy the property for the duration of the spouse’s lifetime.
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May an HOA impose fees and enact new rules specific to absentee owners who rent out their properties to short-term renters?
An absentee owner of a property in a common interest development (CID) managed by a homeowners’ association (HOA) rents out their property to short-term vacation renters.
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