Recent Posts in Real Estate Law

  • 20-Apr-2022

    What Are Some Examples of Public Use in Eminent Domain?

    The federal government cannot use its power of eminent domain to acquire property unless it is for public use. Unfortunately, the definition of public use is not well defined. “ Anything which is meant to enrich the lives of people who reside, ...
  • 9-Feb-2022

    How to Know What Your Property Is Worth

    Knowing how much your property is worth can be helpful in many different situations, including real estate transactions and eminent domain cases. But how can you find out how much your property is worth ? With a combination of fair market value, ...
  • 10-Jan-2022

    What Are My Rights as a Tenant in California?

    California has a wide variety of tenant-protection laws. As a tenant in California, you have rights from the moment you apply for a rental through the end of your lease or rental agreement. Your rights as a tenant in California include: Equal ...
  • 1-Apr-2021

    What Is Landlord Tenant Law?

    Landlord-tenant law refers to a body of laws that regulate rental properties and outline the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. The landlord is the person who owns the property, and the tenant is the person who pays to rent ...
  • 8-Feb-2021

    What Are the Most Common Personal Injury Cases?

    The most common personal injury cases are car accident claims and slips, trips, and falls. Because of our special focus on mobile home and real estate law, however, the most common personal injury cases we see at Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP are ...
  • 22-Jan-2021

    Do Big Investors Mean Predatory Practices in American Mobile Home Parks?

    Mobile homes are one of the last remaining options for affordable housing in the United States. Unfortunately, big investors are all too ready to take advantage. Across the country, investors like Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS), The Carlyle Group, ...
  • 20-Nov-2020

    Understanding COVID-19 Tenant Protections

    Many tenants across the United States are having trouble making their rent payments as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fortunately, federal, state, and local governments are providing protection and relief for both tenants and ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...

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