August 2019 Real Estate Law Newsletter

by Simon Offord, Esq.

‘Under all is the land’, begins the Code of Ethics adhered to by real estate professionals nationwide. This phrase stands as an important reminder to professionals Read More > ...

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2018 New California Real Estate Laws E-Book

by Ashlee D. Gonzales, Esq.
by Adam Pedersen, Esq.
by Simon Offord, Esq.

The State of California faces a long list of challenges, with the highest priority being housing affordability. In response to these challenges, the State Legislature has Read More > ...

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Commercial Lease Types

by Simon Offord, Esq.

One of the first issues that comes up in negotiating a commercial lease is the rental structure, and how the landlord and tenant’s responsibilities for items Read More > ...

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2017 New Real Estate and Lending Laws in California

by Simon Offord, Esq.

The California legislature was quite busy in 2016, passing 807 bills into law. Along with the 18 statewide ballot initiatives that were decided on November 8th, Read More > ...

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California Supreme Court Confirms Expansive Application of Fiduciary Duties for Dual Agents

by Simon Offord, Esq.

  In a highly anticipated ruling, the California Supreme has upheld an appellate decision ruling that a listing agent owed a fiduciary duty to a buyer Read More > ...

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California Tree Care & Urban Responsibility

by Simon Offord, Esq.

Webinar presented in conjunction with: California boasts a diverse and rich landscape of trees and forests, with over 33 million acres of forested land and more Read More > ...

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Easements & Boundary Law in California

by Simon Offord, Esq.

In California, the real estate boom has led to the construction of many new housing and commercial developments. To accommodate the growing population and demand for Read More > ...

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PRDS vs. CAR Purchase Contract Comparison Tool

by Simon Offord, Esq.

  TOP INTRO DISCLOSURES CONTINGENCIES DEPOSITS website software for mac 2016 PRDS VS. CAR PURCHASE AGREEMENTS The two documents used most frequently for purchasing and selling Read More > ...

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2016 New Real Estate and Lending Laws in California

by Simon Offord, Esq.

In 2015, the California legislature sought to address a number of pressing issues facing California, the biggest of which was the devastating drought. From the hundreds Read More > ...

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Commercial Listing Agreements

by Simon Offord, Esq.

Listing or selling commercial property involves a series of contracts and negotiations, beyond the lease or purchase contract itself.  These negotiations start before you even list Read More > ...

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Real Estate Law in the Sharing Economy

by Simon Offord, Esq.

In the summer of 2015, over 17 million people stayed with an Airbnb host, where only 47,000 people were using the platform just 5 years ago. Read More > ...

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Build-Out Provisions in Commercial Leases

by Simon Offord, Esq.

When commercial landlords are in negotiations with prospective tenants, one of the most important items that needs to be discussed is the issue of modifying the Read More > ...

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Commercial Property Law in California

by Simon Offord, Esq.

Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP has a robust commercial property law practice. Our attorneys handle real estate matters for commercial owners and tenants, in order to Read More > ...

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In State Court with a Federal Savings Association? Sometimes you can say “adios” to HOLA

by Simon Offord, Esq.

Federally chartered savings associations, such as Wachovia, are regulated by HOLA (Home Owners Loan Act). HOLA authorizes the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) to issue regulations Read More > ...

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Can A Lis Penden Be Recorded On A Dominant Tenement In An Easement Dispute?

by Simon Offord, Esq.

In the recently-decided case of Park 100 Investment Group II v. Ryan, two attorneys were sued for wrongfully recording a lis pendens in a prior action. Read More > ...

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