Evicting a tenant in California? Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure you stay compliant with state eviction laws in 2025.

California’s real estate market is booming — and scammers are taking notice. From forged deeds and wire fraud to mortgage and foreclosure scams, real estate fraud is becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. In this post, attorney and real estate broker Sara Naheedy, Esq. explains the most common types of scams targeting California homeowners and buyers — plus simple, proactive steps to protect yourself before signing or transferring anything.

California’s SB 79 is reshaping zoning near transit hubs—adding density, enabling new multifamily housing, and changing property value dynamics. Whether you own, rent, or invest, this law may affect your neighborhood and development potential. Read on for a clear breakdown and practical strategies.

When a tenant moves out before their lease ends, it can leave landlords unsure of what to do next. Can you keep the deposit? Charge for lost rent? California law outlines clear rights and limits for both sides. This guide breaks down what landlords can and can’t do when tenants leave early — and how to handle it legally.

Standard leases often hide costly traps. Learn the overlooked clauses — like relocation and CAM charges — that can hurt both landlords and tenants.

Landlord retaliation is more than a legal risk — it’s a financial and reputational disaster waiting to happen. Learn the true costs and how to avoid them.

Mediation is becoming one of the most effective ways to resolve legal conflicts without the stress and cost of court. Here’s why it works, and why our firm specializes in it.

Buying a home with friends, a partner, or family? Escrow handles the transaction, but it won’t protect you if things go wrong. Here’s how to co-buy the smart way.

Immigration authorities are demanding tenant files: leases, IDs, rental applications, from landlords via subpoenas not signed by judges. Understand why compliance may be optional, what laws apply, and why landlords should proceed cautiously.

What happens when a seller tries to back out of a signed real estate deal? Learn what the law says, when it’s allowed, and what buyers can do to protect themselves. This post breaks down legal options, contract terms, and how a real estate attorney can help if your deal is at risk.

Not sure if you need a real estate lawyer or a real estate agent? This post breaks down the key differences between a real estate lawyer vs real estate agent, what each professional does, and when you should hire both to protect your property transaction and avoid legal issues.

Title issues are one of the most common problems in real estate transactions. From unpaid liens to ownership disputes, learn what can go wrong and how a real estate attorney can help you resolve issues before they delay or cancel your deal.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act transforms California’s real estate rules with faster permits, upzoning, and state overrides of local zoning. For investors and developers, this means new opportunities, but also legal complexity. Sara Naheedy Law APC helps clients navigate these changes with clarity, strategy, and trusted real estate legal guidance.

Real estate law in California protects more than just landlords. If you rent your home, here’s what you need to know about your legal rights.

In California, landlords have a legal duty to provide livable rental homes. This post breaks down habitability laws in plain English.

Burnout is common in law, but it doesn’t have to be inevitable. I’m sharing the boundaries and mindset shifts that helped me build a law practice I actually want to stay in.

As cohabitation rises across California, so do legal risks. Learn how a cohabitation agreement in California can protect your rights—even if you’re not married.

Law school gave me the tools to practice law—but it was my clients who taught me how to serve with integrity, compassion, and clarity. Here's what I’ve learned outside the classroom.

LLCs can protect Airbnb hosts, but only if they’re done right. In this post, California real estate attorney breaks down 4 common ways LLCs can cause more harm than good.

Holding both a law license and a real estate broker license isn’t just impressive on paper. It gives my clients a strategic advantage—because I can anticipate the legal risks behind every transaction, and make sure their deals are both smart and secure.