Referral agreements can establish the terms under which one business or professional refers potential customers, clients, or opportunities to another party. These agreements may address referral procedures, compensation, payment timing, and other responsibilities. Disputes can arise when the parties disagree…

Access agreements can establish when and how one party may enter, use, or reach property controlled by another party. These agreements may address permitted areas, purposes of access, scheduling, duration, and responsibilities associated with that access. Disputes can arise when…

Commercial property improvements can involve renovations, installations, structural changes, and other modifications to business premises. Disputes may arise when property owners, tenants, contractors, or other parties disagree about responsibility for improvements or the work that was performed. When these disagreements…

Vendor agreements establish the terms under which a business obtains goods or services from another company. Disputes can arise when a vendor or customer believes the other party failed to satisfy its contractual responsibilities. When an alleged breach leads to…

Franchise agreements establish the relationship between franchisors and franchisees and can govern many aspects of operating a franchised business. Disputes may develop when the parties disagree about their contractual responsibilities, payments, operating practices, or the continuation of the franchise relationship.…

Property management disputes can arise when a property owner and management company disagree about the services provided, expenses incurred, money collected, or responsibilities associated with managing real estate. These conflicts may involve residential, commercial, or other income-producing properties. In California,…

Wrongful eviction claims can arise when a landlord allegedly removes a tenant from rental property without following the procedures required by California law. Disputes may involve lockouts, removal of belongings, interruption of essential services, or other conduct intended to force…

Resulting trust disputes can arise when property is placed in one person’s name even though another person provided the money or consideration used to acquire it. The dispute may concern whether the person holding legal title was actually intended to…

Equitable estoppel can arise when one party’s statements or conduct cause another party to reasonably act in reliance on a particular understanding. A dispute may develop when the first party later attempts to take a position that conflicts with what…

Adverse possession can allow someone to acquire ownership of real property after possessing land belonging to another person for a legally significant period. These disputes often arise when neighboring owners disagree about boundaries, long-term use, or control of a particular…