Recent Posts in Real Estate Law Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 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 ... Continue Reading Posted By Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP 6-Nov-2020 Are Tiny Houses and Mobile Homes the Same? Although mobile homes and tiny houses are similar, California law does not view them the same way. Many other states are also struggling to adapt to the tiny house movement, and people who want to live in tiny houses often find themselves thwarted by ... 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 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 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