California Real Estate Law : Tests and Cases

by Gordon,Theodore H.

• ISBN13: 9780324654684
• ISBN10: 0324654685
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-07
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This definitive text provides a balanced, detailed, and extremely practical statement of California real estate law. Revised and updated, the seventh edition includes current information on the many changes in real estate law including broker liability, landlord-tenant rights, hazardous waste along with added coverage of key topics such as seller disclosure laws and rent controls making this an essential reference. End-of-chapter questions have been expanded and two new comprehensive sample tests with answers and rational have been added. Numerous case study examples and coverage of commonly encountered areas of law further add to the value of Gordon's user-friendly approach you'll appreciate as a real estate professional. CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE LAW, 7e. is a handy reference and a powerful learning tool.

Table of Contents

Nature of property	p. 1
Judicial system and history	p. 9
Elements of property	p. 22
Contracts and damages	p. 33
Deposit receipts	p. 51
Listing agreements	p. 95
Nonpossessory interests	p. 124
Estates in land	p. 137
Voluntary transfers of property	p. 149
Involuntary transfers of property	p. 164
Joint ownership	p. 176
Landowner's liability for injuries	p. 195
Leases and eviction	p. 211
Recording system	p. 249
Mortgages and deeds of trust	p. 262
Involuntary liens	p. 288
Property taxes	p. 305
Homesteads	p. 320
Private restrictions on land	p. 328
Zoning	p. 338
Environmental controls and subdivision laws	p. 349
Title insurance and escrow	p. 365
Agency and broker's relationship	p. 383
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