When Does a Guest Become a Tenant in California?
California has no fixed day count for turning a guest into a tenant. Here’s how the law actually decides, and why it matters before you sell an occupied house.
Is There a Deadline to File Probate in California?
California sets no single deadline to open probate, but a 30-day rule for the will itself and a one-year creditor clock make delay costlier than most heirs expect.
Landlord Retaliation Claims in California: What They Mean If You’re Trying to Sell
If you serve a tenant notice soon after they complain about the property, California law presumes you’re retaliating — even if you’re really just trying to sell. Here’s how the presumption works.
Foreclosure Surplus Funds in California: The Money Left on the Table
If a foreclosed home sells at auction for more than what was owed, California law says the difference belongs to the former owner — but claiming it is slower, and riskier, than most people expect.
Selling a House Held in a Trust: A California Successor Trustee’s Guide
If you’ve been named successor trustee of a California trust that owns a house, you likely can sell it without probate court — but that authority comes with fiduciary duties that carry personal liability.
No-Fault Eviction in California: What It Means If You’re Trying to Sell
A no-fault eviction lets a landlord end a tenancy without the tenant doing anything wrong — but California limits when you can use one, and it isn’t always the fastest way to sell an occupied rental.
What Is a Notice of Default in California?
A Notice of Default is the recorded document that starts California’s non-judicial foreclosure clock. Here’s what it legally means, how long you have to fix it, and what your options are.
Selling an Inherited House in Los Angeles: What’s Different Here
Los Angeles adds its own wrinkles to selling an inherited house: the busiest probate court in California and a Prop 19 tax bill most heirs don’t expect.
Short Sales in California: The Deficiency Protection Most Sellers Miss
California law usually waives the lender’s right to sue you for the difference after a short sale. Here is how that protection actually works.
