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Did you know?Real Estate Law Real Property LawReal Property Case Law Update – Buyers agents have no duty to disclose to seller that the price is too low

May 31, 2022by RaxterLaw

Real estate agents and brokers owe a duty to their clients. However, what happens when the seller of a property has seller’s remorse and complains that they sold the property “too cheap”? Is the broker or agent liable? Recently the Court dealt with this issue and determined that a broker solely representing a buyer had...

Real Estate Law Real Property LawCalifornia Easement Case Law Update

May 17, 2022by RaxterLaw

California Easement Case Law update An exclusive implied easement which, for all practical purposes, amounts to fee title cannot be justified or granted unless the encroachment is de minimis or the easement is necessary to protect the health or safety of the public or for essential utility purposes. Romero v. Shih – filed May 5,...

Real Estate Law Real Property LawCalifornia amends the Government code to allow property owners to split single-family lots

January 19, 2022by RaxterLaw

In 2021, California amended the Government Code which allows property owners of property larger than 2,400 sqft to divide the lot to allow the construction of up to four dwelling units. The advantage of this law beyond the obvious, is the application to split are reviewed and approved ministerially and must be granted if the...

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Did you know?Real Estate LawDid you know? – What is the meaning of “as is” in a real estate contract?

April 20, 2021by RaxterLaw

If you have ever purchased or sold real estate in California you have likely reviewed, signed, and read a substantial amount of documents. California Law imposes on the parties certain disclosure requirements. In an attempt to protect real property buyers the California legislature have instituted multiple laws requiring certain disclosures that must be made by the...

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Real Estate Law Real Property LawLegal issues with real property

March 12, 2020by RaxterLaw

Legal issues with real property Property law is one of the most archaic areas of the law. The concepts for modern property law predate the American Revolution, and even many medieval concepts are still prevalent. The very concept of a “landlord” goes back to the time when those who owned land were, indeed, lords. Property...

Real Estate Law Real Property LawCalifornia Eviction Process Explained

May 1, 2017by RaxterLaw

If the tenant doesn’t voluntarily move out after the landlord has properly given the required notice to the tenant, the landlord can evict the tenant. In order to evict the tenant, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit in superior court. In an eviction lawsuit, the landlord is called the “plaintiff” and the tenant...

Real Estate Law Real Property LawSelected California Residential Rental Laws

July 16, 2016by RaxterLaw

CALIFORNIA SPECIFIC RENTAL LAWS As a landlord or rental property owner in California, you are sure to encounter your fair share of legal issues. Before getting into the landlord business, it’s a good idea to have a competent attorney by your side that you can call on for help should any issues arise. But, it’s...

Did you know?Real Estate LawTax Facts to know when selling a home

June 10, 2015by RaxterLaw

Did you know that the Attorney at Raxter Law – Menifee Lawyer is also a real estate broker? We can assist clients with all their real estate needs including real estate litigation, broker/agent issues, or even listing your property for sale and protecting you during the process of selling your home. Call us today to have...

Did you know?Real Estate LawCommon Credit Score Myths

June 2, 2015by RaxterLaw

Did you know that you that Jeremiah Raxter, Esq. is also a real estate broker? We can assist clients with all their real estate needs including real estate litigation, broker/agent issues, or even listing your property for sale and protecting you during the process of selling your home.

Eminent Domain Real Estate LawEminent Domain Attorney – This land is your land – until the Government wants it!

January 30, 2015by RaxterLaw

This land is your land…until the government wants it! First, let’s discuss that Eminent Domain refers to a fundamental power of the government to take private property for a public purpose without the owner’s consent. The power of eminent domain is incorporated in both the United States and California Constitution. Specifically, the Fifth Amendment...

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