Landlords may no longer charge fees for posting or serving eviction notices or notices to vacate to residential tenants or for accepting rent or security deposit payments by check. Security deposits charged a military service member renting as a residential tenant, when higher than the security deposit charged others, require specific steps.
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An owner entitled to surplus funds remaining from the foreclosure sale of their residence are chased by individuals attempting to make claim on the surplus funds. Now these surplus fund chasers are barred from contacting the owners for 90 days after the trustee’s deed is recorded to better protect California homeowners in a vulnerable position.
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California’s legislature promotes solar energy by empowering owners and tenants of mobilehomes to freely install and use solar energy systems without any type of interference from the owner or manager of the mobilehome park.
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The title “Listing Agreement” is archaic compared to “Representation Agreement.”
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Demonstrate to your buyer and seller clients how broker fees are paid in RPI Forms 310 and 311.
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Residential property for sale equipped with a state-assistance water tank requires the seller and seller broker to disclose to prospective buyers that the water tank is not part of the property acquired.
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A seller agent uses RPI Form 137 to request information from the Improvement District Office about Mello-Roos on a property listed for sale.
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Learn how to counter an offer with a purchase agreement calling for the buyer to pay the broker fee and avoid claims of tortious interference.
Read More![Form-of-the-Week: Purchase Agreement — for One-to-Four Residential Property — with Buyer Broker Fee Provision [RPI Form 150]](https://journal.firsttuesday.us/wp-content/uploads/purchase-agreement-1-627x376.jpg)
A buyer agent uses RPI Form 150 when preparing an offer for their buyer to purchase one-to-four unit residential property with a fee provision for disbursing the buyer broker fee from the purchase price.
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A mobilehome park manager may tow a vehicle that violates park rules, unless it is a vehicle required for work or employment.
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The DRE’s Real Estate Bulletin keeps licensees informed on new codes and regulations significant to real estate practice, common violations of real estate rules of conduct, and real estate education opportunities.
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California Supreme Court holds the insurer is not liable for lockdown income loss.
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California’s homeowner turnover rate is the lowest it’s been in years, showing just how frigid California’s housing market is in 2024.
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Always enter into a written employment agreement with the buyer using RPI Forms 103.1 and 103.2. Renew or extend the retainer period with RPI Form 103.1A or 103.2A.
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With new California legislation, it’s now mandatory practice for a buyers broker to enter into an employment agreement with buyer clients before a purchase agreement is submitted.
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In re: McKee Facts: A couple purchases a home and vest title as co-owners. They later separate....
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Campbell v. FPI Management, Inc. Facts: A residential landlord rents a unit in a federally...
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Vulcan Lands Inc. v. Older Currier Facts: A seller of land previously excavated for...
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Greenspan v. County of Los Angeles Facts: A property owner demolishes the improvements on the...
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In response to the rent crisis, the state of California passed the Stable Affordable Housing Act of 2023. [Calif. Health and Safety Code §50610]
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