Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that grants a person ownership to property that they do not own and have overtly used without the permission of the owner in a manner and for a period of time specific by state law. Adverse possession is also known as squatter’s rights and the adverse possessor is commonly […]
An Easement is an incorporeal right granted to a person or entity to use real estate owned by another party. It is in the best interest of owners to protect their land and property from unauthorized or unpermitted use. Easements legally grant limited rights to use the property. Easements are non-possessory; they differ from leases […]
A lending contract is a legally binding document between a borrower and lender. It is a credit agreement for mortgages, credit cards, car leases, and other types of loans. It is crucial to have clear terms in a lending contract to encourage both parties to act in each other’s best interests while fulfilling their own […]
It’s no surprise that renting a home is becoming more and more common in today’s economy. The New York Times reports that renting a home is currently more affordable than owning a home in many parts of the United States. It is important for both tenants and landlords to understand each party’s legal rights and […]
Imagine a scenario in which you have just purchased your dream home, moved in, and then the very next morning, you receive a knock on the door. It’s your neighbor and their lawyer, and they inform you that the very home you have just purchased is partially on their property. It turns out that the […]
Recently in Carlsbad, CA, an Uber car was struck by a drunk driver causing the death of one passenger and serious injuries to the other passengers. Earlier this year, an Uber passenger was killed by a hit and run driver in San Francisco. In Sacramento, CA, an intoxicated passenger in a Uber grabbed the steering […]
Elon Musk is finally getting served some humble pie, but it’s not as savory as it seems. The serial technology entrepreneur has failed to deliver on his prediction that American roads would be filled with self-driving cars by 2020. Musk has publicly admitted to underestimating the extent to which self-driving cars are a “hard problem”, […]
In the current real estate market, many homeowners are looking to downsize. The pandemic has affected many homeowners’ sense of financial stability and diminished their confidence in being able to make their mortgage payments. For homeowners who are eager to sell their homes quickly, it may be tempting not to disclose information that may influence […]
Slip and fall incidents can affect both victims and property owners in significant ways. In California, grocery store Albertsons was ordered to pay $4.3 million to a man who slipped on water on the floor while shopping in the meat section. The injured man initially suffered a broken nose and brain injury before experiencing cognitive […]
Scooters and bicycles—both mechanical and electrical—have become popular in recent years, emerging alongside several other budding startup companies leveraging the sharing economy. Touted as a fun and eco-friendly alternative to driving or public transportation, scooter and bike rental companies promote their services as a safe way for people to make commuting easier while including more […]