Right to Repair Act Requires Notice to Builder Prior to Repairs
A recent California court found that under the Right to Repair Act (Civil Code Section 895 et seq.), a homeowner must provide notice of the construction defects to the home builder prior to doing any repair work subject to the Right to Repair Act. KB Homes v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County provides further clarification on the […]
Transfer Disclosure Statement Required for Mixed Use Properties With Four or Fewer Residential Units
A recent California decision found that a Transfer Disclosure Statement that is required on all sales of properties with four or fewer residential units also applies to a mixed use property that has four or fewer residential units. Richman v. Hartley provides further guidance when a Transfer Disclosure Statement is required for the sale of real estate. […]
Do I Need to Mediate My Dispute?
There are many times when a real estate contract is in dispute. Parties think that the only way to resolve their dispute will be through the courts and litigation; however, many real estate contracts require mediation in order for a prevailing party to recover attorneys’ fees. It is important for parties to recognize this requirement […]
