Author: Staff
The California Civil Code regulates the types of terms that a residential lease can include, and states that public policy renders certain provisions void. A recent ruling by the California Court of Appeals, Second District in Williams v. 3620 W. 102nd Street, Inc. held that an arbitration clause in a residential lease
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Author: Katie Conroy is the creator of Advice Mine. She enjoys writing about lifestyle topics and sharing advice she has learned through experience, education and research.
Investing in real estate is a great opportunity to begin your investment portfolio or add to your existing one. But if you don’t know what you’re doing, you…
Affordable Home Modifications That Can Improve Your Health
By Bona Law PC
Author: Natalie Jones
Natalie and her husband found the homebuying process to be incredibly overwhelming, but definitely a learning experience. Natalie hopes to help other first-time buyers by sharing her knowledge through homeownerbliss.info.
Your home should be somewhere you feel comfortable. It certainly shouldn’t exacerbate any of your health conditions or affect your overall…
Real Estate Tips: Selling Your Home in the Fall & Winter Months
By Bona Law PC
Author: Suzie Wilson
Suzie Wilson is an interior designer with more than 20 years experience. What started as a hobby (and often, a favor to friends) turned into a passion for creating soothing spaces in homes of every size and style. While her goal always includes making homes look beautiful, her true focus is on…
New California Rent Control Law Caps Rent Increases, Limits Landlords’ Authority to Evict Tenants
By Bona Law PC
Author: Staff
The cost of housing is rising in many parts of California. Real estate investors view this as good news, of course, because higher property values and higher rent often mean greater returns on investments. The state government is seeking to balance property owners’ and tenants’ interests. It is hard to dispute that rising…
Potential Problems That Can Delay or Derail Real Estate Closings in California
By Bona Law PC
Author: Staff
Buying and selling real estate in California is a complicated machine with many moving parts. Everything must be in working order before the deal can close. Most problems that arise in the days or weeks leading up to a closing might cause the machine to sputter, but the parties involved in the transaction…
How a Formal Business Entity Can Protect California Real Estate Investors
By Bona Law PC
Author: Staff
Investing in real estate in California, or anywhere, really, is risky, with potential liabilities extending beyond sunken costs. A business entity, such as a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC), can protect investors from liabilities associated with their investment. They can also protect the investment properties from unrelated issues in…
US Supreme Court in Knick v. Township of Scott Opens Federal Court Doors for Takings Cases
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Author: Luke Wake
Luke Wake is an attorney for the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Legal Center—a Bona Law client. Luke and Jarod Bona have also published two law review articles together, on both takings and antitrust law. Luke is one of this nation’s leading experts on takings law. You can read some…
Investing in a California Real Estate Syndicate
By Bona Law PC
Real estate syndicates allow California real estate investors to pool funds to finance a project. This could be a new development or the refurbishing of an existing property. The person responsible for managing the project, and the investors’ money, is known as the syndicator. A syndicate may arise out of a group of…