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Lamden v. La Jolla Shores Clubdominium Homeowners Association
Homeowners association's repair decisions must be determined under objective standard, not business judgment rule.
Real Property Apr. 2, 1999
Barthelemy v. Orange County Flood Control District
Damages for unreasonable precondemnation activity exclude cost of acquiring new location to mitigate goodwill loss.
Real Property Apr. 2, 1999
Foothills Townhome Assn. v. P.M.C. Trust Estate
Defendant doesn't show suit to collect homeowners' assessment was filed to chill his First Amendment rights.
Real Property Apr. 2, 1999
Kirkpatrick v. Westamerica Bank
One action rule doesn't preclude foreclosure where lender amends complaint seeking other relief before trial.
Real Property Apr. 1, 1999
11382 Beach Partnership v. Libaw
Written lease cancellation provision prevails over lessor's option to extend after fire destroys premises.
Real Property Mar. 29, 1999
Carson Harbor Village Ltd. v. City of Carson Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board
Administrative record reflects substantial evidence to support rent increase approved by Mobilehome Park Rental Review Board.
Real Property Mar. 29, 1999
Gault v. Erickson
Purchaser of real property can void sale if seller violates Subdivision Map Act or subsequent certificate of compliance.
Real Property Mar. 29, 1999
Principal Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Vars, Pave, McCord & Freedman
Attornment clause creating new lease upon property transfer by foreclosure is enforceable.
Real Property Mar. 29, 1999
Mehlhorn v. Pima County
Trial court exceeds authority in ordering rezoning ordinance enactment if legislative decision to not rezone isn't arbitrary.
Real Property Mar. 26, 1999
Diamond Benefits Life Insurance Co. v. Troll
Easement holder not named in foreclosure action isn't bound, and has redemption right following later action.
Real Property Mar. 26, 1999
Town of Miami v. City of Globe
Statutory contiguity requirement for annexing land requires strict, rather than substantial, compliance.
Real Property Mar. 25, 1999
De Alfy Properties v. Pima County
Limitations period in inverse condemnation action involving property owner's right of access begins when access is cut off or substantially impaired.
Real Property Mar. 25, 1999
Quemaline Co. v. Stewart Title Guaranty Co.
Title insurers need not issue title insurance against their better judgment on particular land parcels.
Real Property Mar. 24, 1999
Beck v. Northern Natural Gas Co.
Although jury properly finds trespass, landowner only gets single recovery based on fair rental value.
Real Property Mar. 23, 1999
County of Fresno v. Shelton
County may condemn easement if acquisition of neighboring property for public use is underway.
Real Property Mar. 22, 1999
County of Fresno v. Shelton
County may condemn easement if acquisition of neighboring property for public use is underway.
Real Property Mar. 18, 1999
Citicorp Real Estate Inc. v. Smith
Fair value is properly based on date of foreclosure sale, not date of execution of promissory notes.
Real Property Mar. 18, 1999
Leeds v. Alpha Beta Co. Inc.
Tenant has implied obligation to continue operating supermarket if guaranteed minimum rent isn't 'substantial.'
Real Property Mar. 17, 1999
Losornio v. Motta
Notice period that is condition precedent to unlawful detainer isn't extended by use of 'post and mail' service.
Real Property Mar. 15, 1999
Clayton v. Superior Court (City of San Diego)
Condemnee's right to change venue isn't waived when deposit of probable compensation is withdrawn.
Real Property Mar. 12, 1999
Malibu Mountains Recreation Inc. v. County of Los Angeles
Independent judgment standard governs judicial review of decision to revoke conditional use permit.
Real Property Mar. 12, 1999
Prudential Home Mortgage Co. v. Superior Court (Diaz)
Statutory forfeiture for failure to record reconveyance of deed of trust has one-year statute of limitations.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Cunningham v. Superior Court (Fountain Valley Chateau Blanc Management Assn.)
Jury may find that homeowners' association didn't act reasonably in ordering resident to clean his unit.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Prudential Home Mortgage Co. v. Superior Court (Diaz)
Statutory forfeiture for failure to record reconveyance of deed of trust has one-year statute of limitations.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Losornio v. Motta
Notice period that is condition precedent to unlawful detainer isn't extended by use of 'post and mail' service.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Roth v. Malson
Qualified response to counteroffer in real estate transaction doesn't constitute formation of a contract.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Losornio v. Motta
Notice period that is condition precedent to unlawful detainer isn't extended by use of 'post and mail' service.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation and Drainage District v. United States of America
Incidental beneficiaries of act of Congress granting water rights can't sue over later act reallocating rights.
Real Property Mar. 11, 1999
Grand Avenue Partners v. Goodan
Assignment of leasehold in ground lease isn't enforceable as novation where assignee obligated to original lease.
Real Property Mar. 2, 1999
Buckley v. California Coastal Commission
California Coastal Commission relinquishes jurisdiction of residential lot by designating it within single-family residence construction area.
Real Property Mar. 1, 1999