Common Reasons for Real Estate Lawsuits

There are a variety of reasons for real estate court cases. The most common causes include breach of contract, breach of fiduciary responsibility, partition, and real estate fraud, boundary disputes and quite title. How is it possible to determine if the reasons for actions are appropriate to your own property litigation and what can these various legal terms mean? (more…)

Indian Trust Administration and Reform Report

Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, named five Native American Indians to look into the way the Native American’s trust funds are being handled/managed. These funds have almost $4 billion dollars in them. This has all been done because President Obama is committed to ensuring that these trust funds are handled in a responsible manner. (more…)

Zoning regulations are used by communities across the country as a way to control and plan for future land development. The overall goals of the zoning regulations are to protect the rights of landowners as wellas the rights of the public. However, there are times when zoning boards make decisions that compromise the rights of either the landowner or the public. (more…)

Coachella Valley Property Law

Before you try to buy land in Coachella Valley, there are a few things it is important to know. A Coachella Valley real estate attorney is a strong ally to have in your corner before you venture into this sometimes confusing realm. (more…)

Indian tribes are unified under one government, or type of leadership. In America, even though the federal government may not recognize a certain people group, a particular state may officially recognize an Indian group. The process of official group recognition can be challenging. Legislatures and courts often get into the action of determining whether a specific group of Indians can be recognized. If a group is to be officially recognized, the history and control of territory are issues that need to be dealt with. (more…)

Zoning is handled by an ordinance by the county or city with the state-enabling act providing the authority. Communities are divided into zones or districts using the advice of a planning commission. General schemes are used to divide a community with types that include residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial. Among these types, there are varying densities and intensities that are established by district regulations. Here’s some overview information to reduce overwhelm before you open your business. (more…)