One of the big concerns with the Renters Rights Bill has been about the ability of the courts to cope. It is believed that the bill will create considerable additional work. At the moment, a substantial number of claims are brought using the paper-based accelerated procedure. This is used solely for no-fault section 21 claims,…
A California Administrative Law Judge issued a decision approving a stipulation between State Farm General Insurance Company and the California Department of Insurance that allows significant interim rate increases for three of the company’s major lines of residential insurance. 1 These increases include a 17 percent hike for homeowners non-tenant HO-3 policies, 15 percent for…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a series of federal lawsuits against four states—New York, Vermont, Michigan and Hawaii—alleging that recent legislative and enforcement efforts to hold fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate change unlawfully interfere with federal authority. The lawsuits, filed on April 30 and May 1, challenge two distinct forms…
Real property is one of the most important purchases in a person’s life. Given the importance and the stakes involved, disputes are not uncommon. Thankfully, California real estate law provides parties with many unique and effective resolutions for disputes concerning ownership, acquisition, and division, amongst other things. Despite the options available for resolution, unhappy parties…
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Am I Liable for Canadian Taxes When Buying Property from a Non-Resident of Canada? I’ve written before on the extremely dangerous issue of non-resident taxes on Canadian real estate. Real estate agents and real estate lawyers in Canada know about non-resident tax. To give buyers comfort that the seller is a legal resident, the classic…
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Another week and here we are at another of our popular Newsround’s, let’s see what has caught the eye of the team this week. Renters Rights Bill continues to move forward Next week sees two sittings in the House of Lords for the Renters Rights Bill on May 12th and May14th. Debates will be had…
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A recent appellate decision in Woodland Villas Condominiums v. Wright National Flood Insurance Company 1 highlights a harsh reality for policyholders seeking to recover under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Strict compliance with federal procedural requirements, especially the federal proof of loss requirement, can override substantive claims for damages, even when there is no real…
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Data centers use various chemicals that have recently been the focus of regulatory efforts at the federal and state level. The historic or future use of these chemicals may create liabilities, obligations, or new costs for both existing and planned data centers. PFAS Use in Data CentersPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of…
On almost a weekly basis, our firm receives phone calls from clients about title transfers and changes in real property ownership. Many life events occur throughout our lifetime, and with that comes a change in the manner we conduct our affairs, including ownership of real property. Whether you are getting married, setting up a revocable…
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Podcast Episode 120: “Property Management Nightmare.” I got an email recently from an unhappy investor about problems with his property manager in Edmonton. Real estate investing is all about relationships, and you need to be able to rely on the people in your team. Property managers are supposed to find tenants, collect rent, and deal…
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