Real Property Law Section

With the quick pace of legal writing, it’s easy for you to use the wrong word in place of another. Some words seem to be the same, but are not, they just sound the same when spoken. Writers often use words that sound or seem correct but have completely different meanings. 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 and practice tips are brought up as appropriate. Audience members have an opportunity Read more

A right of first refusal – sometimes called a “preemptive right” – is a right provided by contract that gives a party priority to purchase a property if the owner decides to sell. Read more

Monty publishes California Case Summaries™, with one-paragraph summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published each month, quarter and year in California, giving subscribers a competitive advantage and excellent results. Read more

Relationships are hard, and real estate relationships are even harder. People can own real estate, called “holding title,” in many different ways. Read more

Monty publishes California Case Summaries™, with one-paragraph summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published each month, quarter and year in California, giving subscribers a competitive advantage and excellent results. Read more

This is a reminder that early bird ticket pricing ends on January 12 for the 2024 Real Property Law Retreat being hosted in connection with the 9th annual Women in Commercial Leasing Law Symposium.  Read more

Before undertaking litigation over real estate in California, title insurance can help to provide clarity as to important ownership questions. Read more

Monty publishes California Case Summaries™, with one-paragraph summaries, organized by legal topic, of every new civil case published each month, quarter and year in California, giving subscribers a competitive advantage and excellent results. Read more

WHAT IS IT? Real Property Law Section monthly discussion of new real property cases, a guest interview, and announcement of upcoming RPLS events.  Read more