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Insights for San Diego Business Owners
Practical legal perspective on the questions San Diego business owners actually face: contracts, structure, transactions, disputes, and commercial real estate.
- Real Estate Law & Issues
Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that grants a person ownership to property that they do not own and have overtly used without the permission of the owner in a manner and for a period of time specific by state law. Adverse possession is also known as squatter’s rights and the adverse possessor is commonly […]
- Real Estate Law & Issues
An Easement is an incorporeal right granted to a person or entity to use real estate owned by another party. It is in the best interest of owners to protect their land and property from unauthorized or unpermitted use. Easements legally grant limited rights to use the property. Easements are non-possessory; they differ from leases […]
- Business Law & Issues
A lending contract is a legally binding document between a borrower and lender. It is a credit agreement for mortgages, credit cards, car leases, and other types of loans. It is crucial to have clear terms in a lending contract to encourage both parties to act in each other’s best interests while fulfilling their own […]
- Real Estate Law & Issues
It’s no surprise that renting a home is becoming more and more common in today’s economy. The New York Times reports that renting a home is currently more affordable than owning a home in many parts of the United States. It is important for both tenants and landlords to understand each party’s legal rights and […]
- Real Estate Law & Issues
Imagine a scenario in which you have just purchased your dream home, moved in, and then the very next morning, you receive a knock on the door. It’s your neighbor and their lawyer, and they inform you that the very home you have just purchased is partially on their property. It turns out that the […]
- Real Estate Law & Issues
In the current real estate market, many homeowners are looking to downsize. The pandemic has affected many homeowners’ sense of financial stability and diminished their confidence in being able to make their mortgage payments. For homeowners who are eager to sell their homes quickly, it may be tempting not to disclose information that may influence […]
- Business Law & Issues
Are you in dispute with someone you signed a contract with? One of the first things you need to determine is whether or not the contract will be considered an enforceable agreement under the law. Contracts commonly involve promises to do something (or stop doing something), but not all promises are contracts. So, how does […]
- Business Law & Issues
Does a release of liability exonerate contractors who have performed unpermitted work? When a client requests that a contractor perform unpermitted construction work, should the contractor and client mutually sign a release of liability for any claims related to unpermitted work? Will these hold up in court? Certain contract terms can limit liability exposure from […]
- Business Law & Issues
Suppose a buyer and seller have multiple separate contracts together, but the buyer has failed to pay for goods that have already been delivered. Is the seller obligated to deliver or fulfill future orders? Here is what you need to know about the Uniform Commercial Code and remedies for a contract breach. The Uniform Commercial […]