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How to Evict a Problem Tenant in California (Without Breaking the Law!)
Evicting a tenant in California? Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure you stay compliant with state eviction laws in 2025.


ICE is Targeting Landlords with Tenant Data Subpoenas: What Every Landlord Needs to Know
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 Backs Out of a Real Estate Deal?
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.


Real Estate Lawyer vs. Real Estate Agent: Who Does What?
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.


Understanding Title Issues in Real Estate: What Can Go Wrong, and How to Fix It
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.


How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts Real Estate in California
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.


What Every Tenant Should Know About Real Estate Law in California
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.


What Every Landlord Needs to Know About Habitability Laws in California
In California, landlords have a legal duty to provide livable rental homes. This post breaks down habitability laws in plain English.


Boundaries, Burnout, and Building a Law Practice That Feels Sustainable
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.


Why More Unmarried Couples in California Are Getting Cohabitation Agreements
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.


What Law School Didn’t Teach Me (But My Clients Did)
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.


Why Putting Your Airbnb Property in an LLC Can Backfire (What California Investors Should Know)
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.


Yes, I’m a Real Estate Lawyer and a Broker in California. Here’s Why That Matters
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.


5 Legal Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Avoid common legal mistakes in real estate investing. Learn 5 pitfalls investors face—and how a real estate attorney can help you protect your property and profits.


How to Grow a Small Business: The Soft Skill that Drives Hard Results
Empathy isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic advantage. Real estate attorney Sara Naheedy shares how leading with empathy helped her grow a values-driven law firm, deepen client relationships, and build lasting trust.


Buying vs. Renting a Home in California in 2025
Should you rent or buy a home in California in 2025? Learn the legal and financial pros and cons before making your move.


Seller Disclosures in California: What You Must Legally Reveal Before Selling a Home
Selling a home in California? Know your legal disclosure obligations to avoid lawsuits, penalties, and canceled sales. Transparency is key!


Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Laws in California: What Investors Must Know
Navigating California's short-term rental laws is crucial for Airbnb hosts. Learn more about it before investing.


The Trifecta of a Successful 1031 Exchange: Rules, Paperwork, and Communication
Master the 1031 exchange with expert tips on rules, paperwork, and communication to protect and grow your real estate investments.


The Baby Boomer Wealth Transfer: A Historic Opportunity in Real Estate
The Baby Boomer wealth transfer is reshaping real estate. Learn how this historic shift impacts the industry.


Orange County to Auction Off Tax-Delinquent Properties: A Unique Opportunity for Investors in 2025
Orange County is auctioning tax-delinquent properties! Discover how investors can secure homes, land, and timeshares at competitive prices.


LLC for Real Estate: Pros and Cons
An LLC offers liability protection and tax benefits for real estate investors, but it also comes with costs and financing challenges.


Real Estate Division After a Breakup: What Unmarried Couples Need to Know
Dividing real estate after a breakup? Unmarried couples face unique legal challenges. Learn your options.


The Modern Prenup: Why Every Couple Should Have One Before Marriage
Prenups protect both partners, clarify finances, and ensure fairness. Here’s why every couple should consider one before marriage.
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