Recent Posts in Real Estate Law Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 21-Dec-2018 Can Government Regulation Qualify as an Unconstitutional Taking? Under the takings clauses of the California and U.S. Constitutions, private landowners have a right to receive just compensation when the government takes their property for public use. But, what type of government actions qualify as a ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 14-Dec-2018 California Rent Control Laws Many California cities implement rent control laws to prevent landlords from raising rent above a certain amount. These rent controls intend to help tenants by ensuring that a landowner cannot force a tenant out by arbitrarily increasing their rent ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 22-Nov-2018 Legal Doublets: Why Legal Terms Seem Repetitive Part of a lawyer’s job as counselor to the client includes the role of translator. No, this does not mean that an attorney’s qualifications necessarily include multilingual ability. However, a significant portion of legal practice ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 16-Aug-2018 The Trump Administration Targets Fair Housing Protections Since its implementation in 1968, the Fair Housing Act has offered many opportunities to minority citizens who want to rent or purchase housing property. Under the provisions of the act, it is illegal to discriminate against potential home owners ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 18-Jul-2018 3 Real Estate Scams to Avoid Purchasing or renting a home can be one of the most exciting and stressful experiences in your life. Unfortunately, when such a large amount of money is involved, you’re likely to attract some questionable characters. Your best defense against ... Continue Reading