Real Property eNews

A default judgment may be entered against a defendant if they do not respond to the pleadings in time. This is done by requesting default and then requesting that the court enter default judgment. Read more

On the December 21 episode of attorney Dennis Block’s “Zoom Landlord‑Tenant Talk Radio” titled “LA Just Made It Impossible to Evict Non‑Paying Tenants,” and promoted through his Evict123 website, listeners were told that Los Angeles has made it “impossible” to evict. Read more

California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil in their practice areas. California Case Summaries™ makes this easy with one-paragraph case summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts in monthly issues, quarterly issues, annual issues, or all three. Read more

Yes, someone with a valid power of attorney can bring a lawsuit on behalf of the person who granted them authority, if the power of attorney vests them with legal authority to do so. Generally, a power of attorney can authorize actions like property management, conducting financial transactions, or pursuing litigation. Read more

A recent San Diego County unlawful detainer action highlights the jurisdictional limits of California’s summary eviction process when complex ownership claims arise. The case, set in remote Jacumba, underscores when unlawful detainer is an improper vehicle for resolving disputes that go beyond mere possession. Read more

California attorneys can win more cases by always knowing the new published civil in their practice areas. California Case Summaries™ makes this easy with one-paragraph case summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published by California courts in monthly issues, quarterly issues, annual issues, or all three. Read more

Mediation plays a significant role in partition disputes by providing a voluntary, informal, and non-adversarial process aimed at helping disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable settlement agreement. In partition actions, mediation plays a crucial role in resolving disputes through a less adversarial and more cost-effective alternative to litigation. Read more

In a stunning display of misplaced accountability, San Jose Police Officer Erin Allen has filed a lawsuit against Gabriel Carreras’ landlord. Carreras shot Officer Allen in 2023 when she responded to a domestic violence call at his residence. Read more

Emmons v. Jesso (2025) __ Cal.App.5th __, 2025 WL 2462709: The Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s judgment for defendant/cross-complainant landlord, following a jury trial, awarding defendant of $14,700 plus interest and costs on defendant’s cross-complaint for rent not paid. Read more

Homesteads are a special kind of estate that California law protects from forced sale. Homestead protection is not, however, automatic. For a property to be a homestead it must be the dwelling place where the family permanently resides and the property must be formally designated as a homestead. Read more