Effective California Mediator
Case Results: Real Property
FAILURE TO DISCLOSE Septic System
FAILURE TO DISCLOSE claim brought by buyer of residential property in the country in which buyer claimed that seller and agents misled him regarding the status of a septic system for wastewater on the property. Pre litigation claim requested refund of amount needed to replace inadequate septic system with new one.
HOA dispute between two property owners
HOA dispute between two property owners in which issues relating to SHORT TERM RENTALS and CC&R rules were discussed. Various additional issues involving COMMON AREAS were also negotiated and resolved.
HOA dispute between two property owners
HOA dispute between two property owners in which issues relating to SHORT TERM RENTALS and CC&R rules were discussed. Various additional issues involving COMMON AREAS were also negotiated and resolved.
Plaintiff sustained PROPERTY DAMAGE to her home
Plaintiff sustained PROPERTY DAMAGE to her home when a car negligently drove into it. She pursued claims against her HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE POLICY while also pursuing a claim against the negligent driver. Unsatisfied with the offers, she filed two lawsuits for property losses and consequential damages as well as INSURANCE BAD FAITH.
Breach of construction contract action by homeowner
Breach of construction contract action by homeowner against contractor claiming unlawful overages, delays and unacceptable work done by contractor on FULL HOUSE REMODEL.
Construction Breach of Contract case regarding installation
Construction Breach of Contract case regarding installation of a SOLAR POWER system, in which sub-contractor claimed damages resulting from contractor’s exercise of a TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE Clause in the subcontract. Contractor cross-complained for breach of contract damages.
Breach of construction contract action by owner
Breach of construction contract action by owner of large sports facility against ROOFING contractor for defective installation of water barrier with claims for consequential damages due to WATER LEAKS inside building.
REAL PROPERTY DISPUTE between landlord and former
REAL PROPERTY DISPUTE between landlord and former commercial tenant for claim of DAMAGE TO TENANT’S PERSONAL PROPERTY resulting from leak in HVAC unit not contained within tenant’s rented space. Owner sought affirmative relief for unpaid rental amounts owing under lease agreement.
REAL PROPERTY DISPUTE by former property owner
REAL PROPERTY DISPUTE by former property owner against HOA alleging that defective condition of property resulted in a diminution of value and the loss of rental income for townhouse owner.
Settled action to SET ASIDE SALE of
Settled action to SET ASIDE SALE of real property brought by highly emotional widow who challenged the validity of sales agreement based on alleged LACK OF CONSENT. Buyers countered with claim that sale was valid and should be recognized as binding.
Settled case brought by family of decedent
Settled case brought by family of decedent against CEMETERY OWNER for BREACH OF CONTRACT and emotional distress damages, when cemetery mistakenly buried another decedent in the gravesite previously selected and purchased by the plaintiffs. CULTURAL AWARENESS and Feng Shui issues weighed heavily in the negotiated resolution.
Settled CONSTRUCTION BREACH OF CONTRACT case resulting
Settled CONSTRUCTION BREACH OF CONTRACT case resulting from large remodeling project of historic inn. Issues involved impact of CHANGE ORDERS and CONSTRUCTION DELAYS.