A right of first refusal – sometimes called a “preemptive right” – is a right provided by contract that gives a party priority to purchase a property if the owner decides to sell. This right may be included in an ownership agreement between two co-owners who are cotenants. The person…
Generally, every owner of property is liable for injuries on their property when it is not in a reasonably safe condition. (Cody F. v. Falletti (2001) 92 Cal.App.4th 1232.) If a party was a co–owner and jointly in possession of the premises, they would be equally responsible for the condition…
An estate is categorized by the duration of time one holds an interest in the estate. For example, an estate acquired through inheritance is categorized differently from an estate for years. There are three different ways an estate can be categorized, which is codified in California Civil Code section 765.…