Summer moving season brings increased real estate activity and increased legal risk. Learn about property disclosures, lease renewals, security deposits, contractor disputes, and other issues that commonly affect California property owners, buyers, and tenants.

A “drop and swap” strategy may offer flexibility when co-owners of investment property have different goals in a 1031 exchange. In this article, we discuss what California real estate investors should know about LLC ownership, tenant-in-common structures, IRS scrutiny, timing considerations, and common risks associated with drop and swap transactions.

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