Real Property Law Section

Monthly podcast with Ashley Peterson, Neil Kalin, and Frantz Farreau which includes a guest interview, discussions of real property hot topics and new cases, and announcement of upcoming Real Property Law Section events that you don’t want to miss. Read more

Join the CLA Real Property Law Section for this free roundtable seminar which will explain AB 832 which extends and modifies California’s residential eviction moratorium (SB 91), and includes a brief discussion on the status of commercial evictions in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego Counties. Read more

CLA extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Bob McCormick, who passed away unexpectedly on June 17. Read more

Please join us for a 60-minute panel discussion with Real Property Law attorneys. In the first section, each panelist will have an opportunity to talk about their career and experiences as a young attorney. Prior to the webinar, participants will be encouraged to submit questions to identify popular concerns and queries. Read more

The Real Property Section Health and Wellness Subcommittee of The California Lawyers Association is happy to present this free yoga Zoom event with Certified Yoga Therapist Susana Jones on Saturday, July 31st from 9:00 am to 10:15 am. Read more

The Real Property Section Health and Wellness Subcommittee of The California Lawyers Association is happy to present this free yoga Zoom event with Certified Yoga Therapist Susana Jones on Saturday, July 17th from 9:00 am to 10:15 am. Read more

Join us for a two-part series with Certified Yoga Therapist Susana Jones. Read more

The California Lawyers Association Real Property Section Executive Committee is sad to announce the passing of our beloved friend and colleague Bob McCormick. Read more

Stancil v. Super. Ct. (2021) _ Cal.5th _ , 2021 WL 1727612: The California Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeal ruling denying defendant writ relief from the trial court's order denying defendant's motion to quash service of summons under Code of Civil Procedure section 418.10 in an unlawful detainer case. Read more

A notice of pendency of action or lis pendens is a statutory procedure designed to give constructive notice of a lawsuit affecting real property. (Civ. Pro. C. § 405.2 et seq.) The recording of this notice is privileged if properly recorded. However, no privilege exists if the notice is improper such as when the action does not affect title or possession of real property or because the action is filed in the wrong court. Read more