California's SB 1103 bars landlords from charging small-business tenants operating expenses they can't document. Here's what the law requires and how to comply.

Selling co-owned property in California can raise questions about who has authority to list or transfer an ownership interest. Learn how Civil Code §1088 affects MLS listings, seller authorization, listing accuracy, and co-owner rights, and why confirming ownership and authority before a sale can help prevent disputes and closing problems.

A Commission Disbursement Authorization, often called a CDA, tells an escrow holder how a real estate commission is supposed to be paid when a transaction closes. But it has limits. A California real estate lawyer can help brokers and other parties understand those limits before a payment instruction creates a problem.

Before you build a shed in Truckee, know this: setback requirements aren't one-size-fits-all. They shift based on your shed's size and height, your zoning district, and even which way the roof sheds snow. Here's how Truckee's Development Code actually treats accessory structures — and where the real numbers live.

When a co-owner refuses to pay their share of property taxes, the entire property may be at risk of penalties and legal complications. This article explains your options under California law, including reimbursement, contribution claims, partition actions, and practical steps you can take to protect your financial interests and ownership rights.

Truckee Sanitary District Code Ordinance 1-2021 requires a sewer lateral pressure test before every home sale closes. Here's what the ordinance actually says.