What Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit? An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) adds living space to a property that: Can be…
On November 3, 2020, California voted in favor of Proposition 19. Passing this proposition provides a property tax break for…
Closing on a house is the final step before the house legally becomes the buyer’s. The process involves the buyer…
Residential property sellers in California must give disclosures under Section 1102 of the California Civil Code. In writing, they describe…
What Is the Fair Housing Act? The Fair Housing Act (FHA) makes it illegal for various real estate and lending…
What Is a “Homestead” Protection? Homestead laws protect people from foreclosure or seizure of their homes during times of personal…
According to California Penal Code Section 236.1, the crime of human trafficking is depriving another person of his personal liberty…
What is The Tenants’ Right to Repairs? In California, tenants have the right to live in a habitable environment. This…
Can a California Felon Be in Possession of a Firearm? California statute Penal Code 29800 makes it a felony offense…
What is CLETS? California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Law enforcement and criminal justice agencies use CLETS, a computer network, to…