by Schorr Law | Oct 10, 2024 | Easement, Ownership, Property Damage/ Maintenance
Property line fences frequently trigger disputes between neighbors, particularly in California, where dense housing and high real estate values increase the potential for disagreements over property boundaries, shared maintenance responsibilities, and fence ownership....
by Schorr Law | Jun 5, 2024 | Construction, Property Damage/ Maintenance
Your home is your castle, but when a contractor damages it with their work, the sense of violation can be overwhelming. Whether it’s a botched renovation, a cracked foundation, or water damage from shoddy workmanship, dealing with the aftermath can be stressful....
by Schorr Law | Apr 5, 2024 | Ownership, Property Damage/ Maintenance, Purchase and Sale
Latent Defect Definition A latent defect, in legal terms, refers to a fault in a product or property that is not immediately apparent or observable upon reasonable inspection. These defects can cause harm or damage after a certain period of use, even though they were...
by Schorr Law | Sep 21, 2023 | Easement, Media/ News, Property Damage/ Maintenance
The Joe Montana lawsuit versus the City and County of San Francisco involves several issues that we hope homeowners do not have to deal with. But, what do you you do when your municipal infrastructure is affected by unexpected factors such as urban development and...
by Schorr Law | Aug 31, 2023 | Ownership, Property Damage/ Maintenance, Purchase and Sale, Specific Performance
Are you about to purchase property? Having a professional property inspection done during escrow is an important procedure any prospective buyer should do to ensure that their money will be well spent. One thing no one wants is to find out too late is that their new...
by Schorr Law | Jun 25, 2020 | Property Damage/ Maintenance
What is the measure of damages for cases involving damages to trees? In residential neighborhoods, trees can be the source of headache and disagreement among neighbors. For example, imagine that you have a large tree that drops branches and leaves on your neighbor’s...
