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The End of Single Family Zoning In California (Almost)

Recently enacted state laws have virtually done away with single family home zoning in California. Except if a property is in an historic district or in a sensitive environmental zone, any single family zoned lot can now contain two units, no matter what local zoning states. The new laws also allow lot splits where previously lot splits were not possible.

Agricultural Buildings Exempt from Zoning Regulations

Appeals court held that Florida Statute 604.50 exempts nonresidential farm buildings, farm fences, and farm signs on land used for a bona fide agricultural purpose, as defined in 193.461, Florida Statutes, from any county or municipal code or fee, including building permit and zoning requirements.

Landlord Harassment Explained

It is important for renters to fully understand what it means, and how to identify situations that may very well be considered harassment.

Landlords Have Rights Too

The good news is landlords have rights too, and if you need to pursue the tenant, you can.

More Things To Consider Before Signing An Apartment Lease

Renting a new apartment can be an incredibly exciting time in your life. However, it does not make sense to jump right into signing the lease without making sure that it will not come back to haunt you in the future.

Tips For Dealing With Awful Tenants (Part 2)

Being a landlord is not an easy job. The good news is that there are things you can do in order to make your life easier.

Tips For Dealing With Awful Tenants (Part 1)

Being a landlord is not an easy job. The good news is that there are things you can do in order to make your life easier.

A Few Things You Should Know About Tenant Rights

The relationship between you and your landlord can get tense when things go wrong. The good news is that you have rights as a renter in Massachusetts.

Things To Consider Before Signing An Apartment Lease

Before you make a commitment, it is important to be sure that you know exactly what you are getting into.

Curd, Galindo & Smith, LLP announce that the Brothers of a Burn Victim have Sued a Mobile Home Park Owner for the Death of their Sister

Curd, Galindo & Smith, LLP announces that a Burn Victim Died After a 65 Day Fight for Her Life and Brothers Sued Landowners.

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