Real Property Law Section

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

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