Real Estate Law Blog
Plain-English guides on the real estate problems Jimmy sees most often — seller nondisclosure, agent misconduct, case damages, and mediation — written for California home buyers trying to figure out what happened and what to do next.
Nondisclosure & Seller Fraud
What sellers are legally required to tell you, and what to do when they don’t.
Seller Didn’t Disclose a Defect? What California Home Buyers Can Do
What counts as a nondisclosure violation under California law, and what you may be able to recover.
Read More →Understanding California’s TDS and SPQ: What Sellers Must Tell You
A plain-English guide to the two disclosure forms at the center of most nondisclosure cases.
Read More →5 Signs Your Home Seller Lied on the Disclosure Form
Five warning signs worth investigating if something feels off about your new home.
Read More →Unpermitted Additions and Conversions: What Buyers Need to Know
Why unpermitted work is more than a paperwork issue, and how to check before and after closing.
Read More →Water Intrusion, Mold, and Foundation Issues
The three most common categories behind California real estate nondisclosure claims.
Read More →Agent Misconduct
What your agent owes you, and what happens when that duty is broken.
Can You Sue Your Real Estate Agent in California?
Breach of fiduciary duty explained — what it looks like and what you may be able to recover.
Read More →Dual Agency in California: Is Your Agent Really on Your Side?
Dual agency is legal in California, but it comes with risks buyers often don’t understand.
Read More →Damages & Case Value
How California calculates what a nondisclosure or fraud case is actually worth.
How Much Is My Nondisclosure Case Worth?
Understanding California damages under Civil Code §3343(a), in plain terms.
Read More →Punitive Damages in Real Estate Fraud Cases
When punitive damages are available in a California nondisclosure case — and when they’re not.
Read More →Mediation & Process
What to know about the process before you file a lawsuit.
What to Do Before You Sue: Mediation Requirements in the CAR Purchase Agreement
Skipping mediation first can cost you the right to recover attorney’s fees — even if you win.
Read More →Have a real estate problem that doesn’t quite match what you’ve read here? Call 408.645.0606 or email jimmy@lawjn.com for a complimentary phone consultation.