Harvey SternOct 14, 2021CONTRACTWhat 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.
Harvey SternOct 14, 2021CONSTRUCTIONRisks of Hiring an Unlicensed ContractorIt is human nature that we usually seek to get the lowest price under the assumption that low price equals good deal. Sometimes though,...
Harvey SternOct 14, 2021CONSTRUCTIONMechanic's LiensMechanics' liens exist to protect two general categories of workers or suppliers, prime contractors and subcontractors.
Harvey SternOct 14, 2021CONSTRUCTIONHow to Write a Construction ContractMaking a construction contract is very important for people that are planning to construct any kind of building, be it a home or commercial
Harvey SternOct 14, 2021CONSTRUCTIONHomeowners and Contractors: Read This Before Starting A Home Improvement ProjectIt behooves all parties involved for their mutual protection to create as thorough a document as possible, spelling out in specific terms...
Mitchell SussmanOct 14, 2021REAL ESTATETransferring Investment Property to a LLCIn order to protect personal assets from being sought and claimed in a subsequent legal action, it is prudent to transfer the investment...
Harvey SternOct 14, 2021REAL ESTATESeller's Rules of DisclosureWhen 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 SternOct 14, 2021REAL ESTATEReverse Mortgages and HECMsReverse mortgages offer the user a lot of advantages and in some cases can and is a real life saver for the homeowner.
Mitchell SussmanOct 13, 2021BANKRUPTCYWill 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 SussmanOct 13, 2021REAL ESTATEShort-Term Rental LiabilityProperty 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 SussmanOct 13, 2021REAL ESTATERight 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 SussmanOct 13, 2021REAL ESTATEHOA RestrictionsThese are for the common benefit of all within the community. For these rules and regulations to have any affect, they must be...
Mitchell SussmanOct 13, 2021REAL ESTATEThe Joint TenancyThe joint tenancy deed is one of the best tools to transfer real estate between spouses, partners and heirs. Its principal characteristic...