Ownership disputes over the titles of real property are not uncommon, and these types of legal conflicts can quickly spiral out of control. Disputes of this nature often involve claims from a “silent” owner who is not officially on a title, or claims centering on an owner who should not have been on the title to begin with.

Not every landlord-tenant relationship is meant to be. Sometimes evictions happen, and sometimes renters need to leave before their lease is up. Life happens, but before you move on, you should know your legal rights as a renter.

One of the most pivotal ideas that contributed the development of the United States was the inclusion of personal property rights into the constitution. Personal property rights have evolved over the years to form specific instances of personal property law cases, setting precedents for how a dispute should be handled in the future. One of the weirdest cases, and most fascinating, is called an adverse possession case.

California’s Statute of Frauds requires three types of contract to be written. First, leases that last longer than a year. Second, commission agreements between real estate licensees and principles. Third, real estate sales contracts. Each of these contracts serves an important purpose. Namely, they protect both parties from negative repercussions. In extreme cases, though, the law will provide for either party to break these contracts without facing legal implications.