This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, a real estate corporation surrendered their broker license in connection with disciplinary action taken by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) regarding licensed activities performed while unlicensed, maintaining fund shortages totaling more than $300,000, and other related trust fund violation
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Security deposit rules are tightening for California residential landlords in 2024.
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) adds several incentives for builders and multi-family property owners making energy efficient improvements.
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The seller responds to a buyer’s offer Typically, a buyer submits a purchase agreement offer to a...
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A local government’s general plan doesn’t always mesh with local zoning ordinances.
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AB 976 is the latest in a long line of pro-ADU legislation to make its mark on California’s anemic housing landscape.
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With authorities cracking down on misleading advertising, brokers and MLOs will be wise to take this opportunity to ensure their adverts are in compliance.
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A new law authorizes the California BREA to collect demographic data from appraisers.
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Under SB 567, the allowances for a no fault eviction have narrowed.
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A sellers agent uses Forms 131 and 132 to order out a Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) report and a Structural Pest Control (SPC) report.
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AB 288 expands what type of property owners may use Revocable Transfer on Death (TOD) Deeds, and clarifies the procedure when a Revocable TOD Deed conflicts with another deed.
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This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the Department of Real Estate (DRE) revoked the real estate license of a broker who failed to report felony charges brought against them, advertised real estate services on their website while not in good legal standing with the Secretary of State, and failed to disclose required information in their website advertisements.
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