Tenancies as Leasehold Estates
The tenancies in real estate, establishing and terminating tenancies, and more.
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The Rights of Others in a Property
Easements and use licenses which give a holder of the rights a limited and nonexclusive use of someone else’s property.
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Leaseholds Conveying Special Uses
Oil, gas, water, mineral and farm leases – demystified and explained
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Types of Leaseholds
A deep dive into the four types of leasehold estates held by tenants: fixed-term tenancy, periodic tenancy, tenancy-at-will and tenancy-at-sufferance.
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Word-of-the-Week: Overlying rights
The right of a real estate owner to take the ground water below the surface of their land.
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Life Estates and Leasehold Estates
Life estates and lease and rental agreements which convey a possessory interest in real estate.
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Word-of-the-Week: California Land Title Association (CLTA) title policy
The CLTA standard policy insures against all encumbrances affecting title which can be discovered by a search of public records prior to issuance of the policy.
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Possessory Interests Held in Real Estate
Three types of estates in real estate: fee estates, life estates and leasehold estates.
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When Federal and State Law Conflict
Put up your dukes – state law versus federal law. Which authority controls?
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Word-of-the-Week: Waste
The intentional destruction or neglect of property which diminishes its value.
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Eminent Domain, the Power to Tax and Escheat
A deeper dive into California’s four main constitutional powers
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Word-of-the-Week: License
The personal right held by an individual to the nonexclusive use of property owned by another person.
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The Authority to Legislate
Authority of the California legislature to enact laws regulating real estate activities.
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Word-of-the-Week: Right of First Refusal
A pre-emptive right held by another person to buy a property if the owner decides to sell.
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Office Hours with Professor Bill: Episode 11
Office Hours with Professor Bill is a multimedia learning experience covering fundamental...
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Word-of-the-Week: Liquidated damages
A provision in a purchase agreement specifying the amount of money the seller will receive from the buyer if the buyer breaches the agreement.
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American Rule
Examining the first link in the chain of title
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Basics of California Real Estate Law
The English and Spanish influence on the mechanics of California real estate law.
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Office Hours with Professor Bill: Episode 10
Office Hours with Professor Bill is a multimedia learning experience covering fundamental...
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Word-of-the-Week: Plottage
An increase in the value of a parcel of real estate when it is combined with another or multiple parcels under one ownership to form a plot with a higher and better use.
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