Blog Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 25-Jun-2020 Can Tenants Recover Compensation if Their Apartment Building is Taken Through Eminent Domain? Under the power of eminent domain, the government can acquire property as long as they are doing so for public use and the owner of the property is fairly compensated. Compensating a property owner ensures that they are justly paid not only for the ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 11-Jun-2020 Do Local and State Governments Have Eminent Domain Powers? The federal government has the power to acquire property under the legal principle of eminent domain. This power was established in a section of the United States Constitution known as the “takings clause,” which states, “... nor ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 15-May-2020 What Happens if You Refuse Eminent Domain? Eminent domain is a government power that allows local and national entities to acquire private property and use it for a public purpose. If your home or business has recently become the subject of an eminent domain case, you may be wondering: How ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 6-May-2020 About Non-Economic Damages in Personal Injury Cases Through a personal injury claim, a person who has been injured because of the negligence of another party can be compensated for the resulting damages. Often, these cases focus on the financial impact of an injury — medical bills, lost wages, ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 24-Apr-2020 What is Just Compensation in an Eminent Domain Case? Eminent domain is defined in a section of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution known as the “Takings Clause.” The Takings Clause states, when defining the rights of people in this country, “nor shall private property be ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 9-Apr-2020 What You Should Know About Filing a Case Against the Owner of Your Mobile Home Park The owner of a mobile home park is more than just the person with their name on the deed. Mobile home park owners are often responsible for maintaining the park, fixing problems brought forth by residents, providing utilities, coordinating with local ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 9-Mar-2020 How to Prepare for Natural Disasters When You're a California Homeowner California is no stranger to natural disasters, especially in recent years. Some of the most destructive and deadly wildfires in California history have occurred in just the past few years, including the Camp Fire, which blazed through Butte County ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 9-Mar-2020 New California Real Estate Law Ease Restrictions for Accessory Dwelling Units Thanks to a new 2020 change in state law, California homeowners will have less restrictions when it comes to building or developing their accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. The regulation changes come six ADU-relayed bills that Governor Gavin Newsom ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 26-Feb-2020 New California Business Laws for 2020 California adopted 17 business laws that took effect New Year’s Day in 2020. Some of the laws have immediate consequences, while others will take longer to implement and produce changes. As a business owner, it’s important to remain ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 24-Feb-2020 6 Strange Real Estate Laws in the U.S. If you’re involved in real estate, rent a home, or own a business, you may be familiar with your state or city’s real estate laws. Real estate laws have a long history, and stem from the ownership of property by the ruling class, or a ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 19-Feb-2020 The Importance of Gathering Evidence in an MVA Motor vehicle accidents can happen suddenly and without warning, leaving victims in shock and unsure of what to do next. While your health is of the utmost importance and you should seek medical attention immediately if you’re seriously ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 10-Feb-2020 Who Is Liable in a Rideshare Accident? If you’ve been involved in a rideshare accident and are suffering from injuries at the hands of a negligent party, you may be wondering how the personal injury claims process works. Does the rideshare driver pay if they’re responsible? ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 27-Dec-2019 Why are Courts Often Involved in Cases Concerning Eminent Domain? Eminent domain gives government entities the right to purchase land from citizens, at a just price, to obtain for public use. Although eminent domain is an established right of the government, citizens do have the right to dispute claims and fight ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 10-Dec-2019 Is Eminent Domain in the Constitution? Eminent domain is a legal right of the federal government that allows government entities to acquire the property of citizens for public use. There are terms that the government and citizens must meet in eminent domain cases. Those terms are outlined ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 27-Nov-2019 Why Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer? If you’ve never brought a legal claim against another person before, it can seem like a daunting task. There’s a general perception that civil lawsuits should only be brought for the most egregious cases of negligence – not for ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 25-Oct-2019 Eminent Domain "Public Use" Qualifications Eminent domain cases are often based on two principles: The government’s ability to provide “just compensation” and the proof that the property is being taken for “public use.” The latter consideration involves ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 7-Oct-2019 Mobile Home Park Rent Increases - Do I Need an Attorney? Throughout the United States, the price of rent is a major issue for many tenants. Especially in states like California where housing prices are higher than ever before, issues surrounding rent increases top the list of concerns for working-class ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 16-Sep-2019 What Happens When a Business Goes Bankrupt? A business becomes bankrupt when it can no longer repay outstanding debts, but filing for bankruptcy shouldn’t have to mean failure for you or your business. Even giant companies like Forever 21 face the threat of bankruptcy. When exploring ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 3-Sep-2019 How to Properly Dissolve a Business in California When you commit to a business partnership, you are not making a lifetime commitment like marriage. Nevertheless, some business dissolutions can be as messy as divorce. To avoid legal trouble, follow the steps below when you dissolve a business. Step ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 22-Aug-2019 What You Should Know as a Mobile Homeowner The state of California contains about 4,800 mobile home parks. If you own a mobile home, chances are, you live in one of them. Mobile home parks are plots of land that are subdivided into smaller, separated lots. Each lot or space has a utility ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 31-Jul-2019 Stopping Eminent Domain Eminent domain gives the government the power to “take private property and convert it into public use.” If the private property in question belongs to you, you may be wondering if there is any way to stop this from happening. The only ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 15-Jul-2019 Mobile Home Residents: Know Your Rights Whether you pay rent in an apartment or you live in a mobile home park, the state of California has laws in place to protect your rights. Similar to landlord-tenant law, the Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL) is enforced by the courts. While mobile home ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 19-Jun-2019 My Mobile Home Park is Closing. Can I Take Legal Action? When you live in a mobile park, you may own your home outright – but the land around it is rented from a mobile park owner. Of course, that means that the park landlord technically has the right to stop operating their park, which could lead to ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 5-Jun-2019 Can I Sue After a Criminal Assault? When you’ve been assaulted and criminally attacked by another person, there are no words to truly describe the trauma that you may have experienced. Feeling unsafe in your own body due to the violation of your physical boundaries, you may ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 24-May-2019 Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Headache After an Accident After a car accident, it is not unusual for you to be completely disoriented and dazed as you process what has just happened. This chaotic aftermath can prove quite detrimental as it distracts you from the issue at hand, which is listening to what ... Continue Reading