Harvey Stern
What is a Change Order?
It’s not uncommon in the course of a home construction project for changes to be made to the contract’s scope of work.
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Harvey Stern
- Oct 14, 2021
Risks of Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor
It is human nature that we usually seek to get the lowest price under the assumption that low price equals good deal. Sometimes though,...
Harvey Stern
- Oct 14, 2021
Mechanic's Liens
Mechanics' liens exist to protect two general categories of workers or suppliers, prime contractors and subcontractors.
Harvey Stern
- Oct 14, 2021
How to Write a Construction Contract
Making a construction contract is very important for people that are planning to construct any kind of building, be it a home or commercial
Harvey Stern
- Oct 14, 2021
Homeowners and Contractors: Read This Before Starting A Home Improvement Project
It behooves all parties involved for their mutual protection to create as thorough a document as possible, spelling out in specific terms...
Mitchell Sussman
- Oct 14, 2021
Transferring Investment Property to a LLC
In order to protect personal assets from being sought and claimed in a subsequent legal action, it is prudent to transfer the investment...
Harvey Stern
- Oct 14, 2021
Seller's Rules of Disclosure
When it comes to purchase and sale of residential realty, there are a few legalities that do need to be taken into consideration and this is
Harvey Stern
- Oct 14, 2021
Reverse Mortgages and HECMs
Reverse mortgages offer the user a lot of advantages and in some cases can and is a real life saver for the homeowner.
Mitchell Sussman
- Oct 13, 2021
Will I Lose My Home if I File for Bankruptcy?
The answer to this question depends upon a number of factors. The first of which is, what chapter bankruptcy is contemplated i.e.,...
Mitchell Sussman
- Oct 13, 2021
Short-Term Rental Liability
Property owners owe a duty of care for harm caused to others by defects on or within their property. As a result, if a property owner...
Mitchell Sussman
- Oct 13, 2021
Right to a View?
While there was such a right under old English common law, this does not exist in California as a general rule. There are certain...
Mitchell Sussman
- Oct 13, 2021
HOA Restrictions
These are for the common benefit of all within the community. For these rules and regulations to have any affect, they must be...
Mitchell Sussman
- Oct 13, 2021
The Joint Tenancy
The joint tenancy deed is one of the best tools to transfer real estate between spouses, partners and heirs. Its principal characteristic...