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An escrow is an independent, 3rd party who holds the money of one party and the documents needed to transfer title of the other party. When all the instructions previously given by the two parties to the escrow (seller and buyer) have been satisfied the escrow officer will give the money to the seller and […]

If you want to build an addition or a deck, install an in-ground swimming pool, or make major alterations to your home, you usually must first obtain a clearance from your local zoning board. Before work begins, you’ll also need to obtain (for a fee) a building permit from your local building department, the agency […]

A legal relationship created when a person gives property to someone else for safekeeping. To create a bailment the other party must knowingly have exclusive control over the property. The receiver must use reasonable care to protect the property.

RENTAL HOUSING AND REPAIRS: WHO’S RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT AND HOW TO GET REPAIRS MADE (California laws discussed below are similar to many if not most state laws and make a good guide to the basic issues. Check for variations in your own state before acting on any information herein.) A rental unit must be fit […]

Any good real estate broker should be able to find you a good loan broker or research the current loan market for you. It will be up to you to provide the necessary facts and documents that any and all lenders will require. Most loan brokers and specific lenders will be happy to pre-qualify you […]

Joint tenancy is a form of ownership by two or more individuals together. It differs from other types of co-ownership in that the surviving joint tenant immediately becomes the owner of the whole property upon the death of the other joint tenant. This is called a “right of survivorship.” Joint ownership has rather rigid legal […]