California Property Law Blog

Signing a commercial lease is an exciting time for any company, whether moving into a newly renovated office space or expanding from a small warehouse to a single-tenant industrial building. It signifies a commitment, indicating steady business and a… Read More

Easements are a crucial but often misunderstood aspect of real estate law. They grant one party the right to use another’s property for specific purposes, such as access to a road, shared sewer lines, or utility maintenance. While easements can ben… Read More

AB 2801, which became effective on January 1, 2025, imposes new requirements on landlords of residential properties. AB 2801 amended Section 1950.5 of the Civil Code, which regulates the amount and disposition of security deposits. What’s New? Begi… Read More

For decades, property owners in California have provided housing with the assurance that if their renters failed or refused to pay rent on time, they would have an expedited means of recovering possession of their property. While that generally remai… Read More

As a homeowner in California, there may come a point when you want to remodel part of your house, or even rebuild entirely. Maybe you want to construct a new deck, upgrade your existing landscaping, or build a custom home on a vacant parcel of land.… Read More

California now requires landlords to offer positive credit reporting to their tenants who make timely payments. AB 2747, sponsored by Assemblymember Matt Haney, is intended to help renters build credit, where their rent payments are commonly their la… Read More

In the California First District Court of Appeal case SFAA v. CCSF, Zacks & Freedman’s clients, and landlords throughout California, enjoyed a big win against San Francisco this month, in the City’s most recent attempt to stifle landlords… Read More

You’re a California landlord. A good one. You own a nice building with good apartments. You provide housing for people who need it. You are attentive to your tenants. You make repairs when tenants notify you. You don’t raise the rent more than is… Read More