A neighbor regularly drives across part of your driveway. Someone uses a path through your land every day for years. At first, the situation may seem harmless or temporary. However, over time, that continued use can create serious legal questions. In California, long-term use of another person’s property may lead to a prescriptive easement, which… Read more »
In recent years local governments have ramped up their investigation and prosecution of private property owners who allegedly have in place non-permitted structures on their property. Frequently the government records violation notices, or “red tags,” in the recorder’s office listing the alleged zoning violations. The effect can be catastrophic for property owners, who cannot refinance… Read more »
