THIS ISSUE: Often in the sale of real property, money is held back in the transaction to be used to complete certain repairs to the home. If the real estate agent takes charge of organizing the repairs and paying the contractors, does the agent become a contractor herself?
R.E.A.C.H. April 2008: Progress Payment Penalty Statutes
THIS ISSUE: The California Court of Appeal has held that the “final payment” owed to a contractor is not a “progress payment,” the improper withholding of which would entitle a contractor to progress payment penalties. How does this impact contractors and property owners?
R.E.A.C.H. March 2008: Recovering Attorney Fees
THIS ISSUE: Most real estate purchase agreements contain some form of prevailing party attorney fees provision. Understanding how those provisions work, and the pitfalls associated with them can enhance a litigation negotiation position significantly.
R.E.A.C.H. February 2008: Equity Home Sales Bond Requirements
THIS ISSUE: Home Equity Sales involve a number of statutory require‐ ments. But a recent court decision has potentially eliminated the bond requirement we discussed in the June 2007 R.E.A.C.H. issue.
R.E.A.C.H. January 2008: Unenforceable Granted Easements
R.E.A.C.H. December 2007: Construction Defect Symptoms
R.E.A.C.H. November 2007: Commercial Tenancies in Changing Market Conditions
THIS ISSUE: Defending or terminating Commercial Tenancies in times of changing market conditions.