Real Property Law Section

This course will address new case law and recent statutory revisions that are likely to affect the practice of construction law in California in the years to come. Join noted construction law practitioners as they review notable substantive and procedural changes in California construction law and provide pointers and “best practices” in light of such changes. Read more

Are you a junior lawyer eager to start building long-term wealth but unsure how to break into the expensive San Diego real estate market on a limited budget? 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

What’s Up With Us! is a monthly instruction and discussion led by attorney members of the Real Property Law Section of the California Lawyers Association via webinar format. Three or four recent California or Federal appellate cases potentially impacting statewide real estate law practice are summarized and analyzed by the hosts. Applicable legislation Read more

Yes. In California, you can record a second lis pendens on the same property, with the court’s permission, if the first is expunged. A lis pendens, or notice of pendency of action, is filed in any lawsuit affecting title or right to possession of real property, like partition actions. Under California’s Code of Civil Procedure, individuals can file a second lis pendens on the same property with the court’s permission, if the filing meets all statutory requirements. Read more

Coyote Aviation Corp. v. City of Redlands (2025) __ Cal.App.5th __, 2025 WL 1587299: The Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s order sustaining demurrers, without leave to amend, to Coyote Aviation Corp’s (Tenant) first amended complaint alleging breach of contract, specific performance, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and declaratory relief and promissory estoppel/detrimental reliance related to defendant City of Redlands’ (City) denial of Tenant’s untimely request to renew its lease. The Court of Appeal also affirmed the trial court’s order granting City’s motion for summary judgment in its later unlawful detainer action filed after tenant Read more

The 2026 Real Property Law Retreat is set to take place at Tenaya Lodge, just outside of Yosemite National Park. We hope you will join us and many of California's top real property attorneys and other professionals for four days of legal education and activities. Read more