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Rent Skimming under California Law

January 21, 2025 7:03 amJanuary 21, 2025 7:03 am

What is “rent skimming” and is it permissible under California law? In the Civil Code, Division 2, Part 2, Title 6, it covers rent skimming that can occur with real property. Section 890 defines the term to mean “using revenue...

Sunset Clause Versus Repeal Clause

December 10, 2024 2:32 amDecember 10, 2024 2:33 am

What is the difference between a sunset clause and a repeal clause in California legislation? I could only find two California Code sections using a sunset date, both of which are concerning the “sunset” or expiration of an existing tax....

Dealing with Persons with an Unsound Mind in California Law

December 4, 2024 2:30 amDecember 4, 2024 2:31 am

Division 1, Part 1 of the California Civil Code has several provisions related to persons with unsound mind. Section 38 provides that a person entirely without understanding has no power to make a contract of any kind, but the person...

Administrative Adjudications in California: General Provisions

November 3, 2024 1:03 pmNovember 3, 2024 1:04 pm

Administrative adjudications are set forth in California law. In Title 2, Division 3, Part 1, Chapter 4.5, there are general provisions related to administrative adjudications in this state. Section 11400 states that Chapter 4.5 and Chapter 5 constitute the administrative...

Communist Healthcare and Physician Censorship

August 31, 2024 7:40 amAugust 31, 2024 7:40 am

Abjuring or avoiding harm to a patient is a fundamental responsibility of a physician. To harm a patient, either verbally or physically, is a crime. The covenant in the oath is the same as saying “Do no harm,” and it is...

What Are Unlawful Contracts Under California Law?

August 6, 2024 2:26 amAugust 6, 2024 2:27 am

California’s Civil Code in Division 3, Part 2, Title 4 specifies what are unlawful contracts. Title 4 was originally enacted in 1872. Section 1667 provides that it is not lawful which is contrary to an express provision of law; contrary...

The Interpretation of Contracts Under California Law

July 29, 2024 2:30 amJuly 29, 2024 9:40 am

California law provides a number of statutes related to the interpretation of contracts. These provisions are contained in Civil Code Division 3, Part 2, Title 3, which was originally enacted in 1872. Section 1635 provides that all contracts, whether public...