The State of California has the right to collect taxes from property owners. Property taxes that are not paid result in a priority lien on the property.

If the owner does not pay the full tax amount by June 30th, the property is considered in default.

"The two most important environmental disclosure requirements for licensees to be aware of are the Natural Hazards Disclosure Act and Lead-based Paint Act."

A special use permit or exception grant authorizes a use that is not consistent with the zoning ordinance in a literal sense, yet is clearly beneficial or essential to the public welfare and does not materially impair other uses in the zone.

Special assessments are typically one-time taxes levied on properties to pay for improvements that, ideally, will increase the overall value on the properties benefiting from and paying for the special assessment.

A zoning variance allows a use that differs from the applicable ordinance for a variety of justifiable reasons.

The most favorable management of real property usage must take into account both the interests of the individual and the interests of the surrounding community. As a result, local governments create general plans for land usage.

If a property owner dies with a valid will in place, it is called testate.

The developer submits a plat of subdivision containing surveyed plat maps and comprehensive building specifications. The plat, as a minimum, shows that the plan complies with local zoning and building ordinances.

Individual deed restrictions place limits on how the property may be used. Restrictions are also known as “covenants, conditions and restrictions” or CCRs.

In 1848, courts in the United States recognized and enforced restrictive covenants to regulate land use in residential subdivisions.