California Real Estate Law: Text and Cases [Paperback]

Theodore H. Gordon (Author), Catherine Rossbach (Editor), Adele M. Kupchik (Editor), Mary Carnis (Editor), Craig Campanella (Editor), Marianne Frasco (Designer)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 4, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0133489396 | ISBN-13: 978-0133489392 | Edition: 4th

This book provides not only the theories of basic law, but also the topics and techniques that readers need to apply the law in actual situations.

It offers in-depth coverage of the four areas faced most often in practice -- leases, deposit receipts, listing agreements and deeds of trust -- featuring an up-to-date list of actual, relevant case profiles that bring the law to life. Reflected throughout the book are many recent changes in law -- such as the elimination of justice courts, dollar amount changes of many statutes, etc. -- as well as topics of interest to today's legal professional -- such as alternate dispute resolution (including arbitration and mediation), toxic waste, environmental control and more.

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The text provides not only the basic law, but also the tools and information students need to think and apply the law in everyday "real-world" situations. This exploration of current cases makes the law come alive for students.

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Key Benefit:The text provides not only the basic law, but also the tools and information readers need to think and apply the law in everyday “real- world” situations. This exploration of current cases makes the law come alive for users. Key Topics: A detailed clause-by-clause analysis of leases, deposit receipts, listing agreements, and deeds of trust. New coverage of alternate dispute resolution, toxic waste and environmental controls, and consumers' rights. The text makes liberal use of charts, diagrams, and practical notes on the practice of law as they relate to the real estate practice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 501 pages
• Publisher: Prentice-Hall; 4th edition (January 4, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0133489396
• ISBN-13: 978-0133489392
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,919,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent real estate resource text, November 3, 1999

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Robert Simon ([e-mail]) (San Francisco, Calif) - See all my reviews

This review is from: California Real Estate Law: Text and Cases (Paperback)

Mr. Gordon's book, California Real Estate Law, is an excellent reference for the homeowners, for investors and for brokers. It covers more than just plain law, as the author includes his tips and tricks learned from his experiences as an attorney and as a broker. Sometimes it is just as important to know what the law is as to know when to use the law. The book was surprisingly readable. Some books on law are so confusing or technical as to be useless and others are so simple that they don't provide enough law to know what you're doing. Gordon's book is a good example of something done right.

It seems to cover the whole field of real estate law, from neighbors trees on your property to when to take title as community property instead of joint tenancy. It encompasses from zoning to homesteads, and from condemnation to property taxes. In short, the 23 chapters cover the whole field of law.

What I most appreciated was the expanded materials on contracts, leases, deposit receipts, listing agreements and deeds of trust. The author went over most of these documents clause by clause, explaining when to use a certain clauses and when to avoid them. I'm using it as a great reference when buying and selling properties. My son found it handy in fighting a lease eviction. I think it's an exceptional book that should be on every investor's shelf, every broker's desk, and in every homeowner's bookcase.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review, April 19, 2010

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Steven R. Smith "Steven R. Smith, MSREA, MAI,... (Redlands, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: California Real Estate Law: Text and Cases (Paperback)

Good book, in terms of the logical layout and content. Better than then one being used in the school I am in.

Good seller too.

1.0 out of 5 stars Diablo Valley College using this as text book, November 1, 2010

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This review is from: California Real Estate Law: Text & Cases (Paperback)

This was a very expensive puchase and was horrible! I enrolled in the Legal aspects of Real Estate Law at DVC, CA community college and this is the chosen text book.

The flow of the book is awful. I cannot describe how much I dislike the book. The ideas do not flow, subject content is not explained very well, there are no summaries, word vocabulary, no chapter test questions, different font styles etc.

Just a rubbish choice in another world of college royalties decision and who to make richer. $70 to their pocket when students are struggling and want to learn good knowledge instead of piecemeal and distorted topics. Very disheartened with publishing, their internal quality team and the local college for supporting this book.