Kent Tierney
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California Governor Signs AB-1482 Statewide Rent Control Ordinance
On October 8, 2019 Governor Gavin Newsom signed a statewide rent control bill, AB-1482 – Tenant Protection Act of 2019, creating stricter limitations on landlords in an effort to further protect California tenants. These changes can be confusing, but there here are the main components…
Overview of the Divorce Process
The number one question clients ask is how long it will take to complete my divorce. Below is an overview of the divorce process and our attempt to answer this is question. The answer largely depends on a number of factors and the actions of…
Community Property and Quit Claim Deeds: The Issue of Transmutation of Marital Property
Community Property and Quit Claim Deeds: The Transmutation of Marital Property Community Property & Quit Claim Deeds – how does they effect the characterization of property in divorce cases? Quitclaim deeds are used for a variety of purposes in real estate. Commonly, an individual is…
Nesting – The New Trend in Co-Parenting
One of the most difficult things about divorce when you have children is determining where they should live. A new trend in co-parenting attempting to solve this issue is “nesting” also known as “bird nesting”. Nesting is when a couple keeps one home for their…
Top 10 Things to Avoid in Divorce Cases – Family Law
As anyone who’s gone through a divorce can tell you, the process is rarely easy. Tensions run high, and couples often make poor decisions in the heat of the moment. Given the mountain of financial, practical and emotional details that have to be sorted, it’s…
Community and Separate Property During Marriage
What is the Difference Between Community and Separate Property During Marriage? When you get married, you agree to share more than just your feelings — you also share property with your spouse. But when you divorce, what property must you share and what remains your…
When is a Property Owner Liable For Injuries That Happen Off Their Property?
This article discusses Property Owners and Liability for Injuries Not on Their Property. All owners of real estate in California are at risk for being liable for injuries that occur on their premises or property. When an owner has possession or control of the property,…
Divorcing Women – Don’t Fall Victim to Your Husband’s Tax Shenanigans.
The potential tax trouble for a divorcing woman primarily lies in filing a joint return with your husband. It could be dangerous financially, because if it should come to light later that taxes have been underpaid, it won’t matter to the IRS which of you…
Dual agency under scrutiny: UPDATE – Horiike v Coldwell Banker
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES THE FIDUCIARY DUTY OF SELLER’S AGENT IN DUAL AGENCY TRANSACTIONS In 2014, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1171 requiring real estate brokers and their salespeople to disclose when they are acting as dual agents (representing both sides in a…
Bill allowing Landlords to ban Marijuana use from their tenants dropped.
In the state with some of the strictest tobacco regulations in the country, legalization of marijuana has California lawmakers pondering over how to treat the illicit substance. A bill from Assemblyman Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) referenced a 2011 law that permitted landlords to prohibit the smoking…
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