The residential real estate business is quite competitive, and it is no surprise that from time to time disputes between agents rise to a level that calls for formal arbitration. One of the most common real estate arbitration themes has to do with claims to a commission. Generally this involves agents who have worked with […]
EASEMENTS MAY CREATE RIGHTS AND DUTIES
When an easement over someone’s land is granted, it creates rights and duties for both parties. These are not always obvious. A recent California appellate decision (Dolnikov v. Ekizian, Second Appellate District, December 10, 2013) sheds light on the principles at work. Before turning to the facts of the case, a word about the terminology. […]