This definitive text provides a balanced, detailed, and extremely practical statement of California real estate law. Revised and updated, the seventh edition includes current information on the many changes in real estate law including broker liability, landlord-tenant rights, hazardous waste along with added coverage of key topics such as seller disclosure laws and rent controls making this an essential reference.

End-of-chapter questions have been expanded and two new comprehensive sample tests with answers and rational have been added. Numerous case study examples and coverage of commonly encountered areas of law further add to the value of Gordon's user-friendly approach you'll appreciate as a real estate professional. California Real Estate Law is a handy reference and a powerful learning tool.

Features:

• Expanded Questions -- All of the end-of-chapter questions have been expanded to enhance student understanding and review.
• Two Sample Tests -- Two comprehensive sample tests have been added along with answers, rationale and page references to facilitate self-paced learning.
• Test Bank--To increase the ease and efficiency of test creation, our test bank provides you with a wealth of key questions to use in student examination and review.
• Case Studies--Case studies throughout the text address commonly encountered areas of law (such as listing agreements and deposit receipts) adding further value to Gordon's applicable approach.
• User-friendly Approach--Laws are not only explained well but are logically arranged, facilitating efficient review and comprehensive comprehension.
• Learning Tools --Extensive practical coverage of California real estate laws is liberally supplemented with charts, tables, and examples that reinforce each concept.

Table of Contents:

• Preface.
• Table of Legal Abbreviations.
• 1: Nature of Property.
• 2: Judicial System and History.
• 3: Elements of Property.
• 4: Contracts and Damages.
• 5: Deposit Receipts.
• 6: Listing Agreements.
• 7: Nonpossessory Interests.
• 8: Estates in Land.
• 9: Voluntary Transfers of Property
• 10: Involuntary Transfers of Property.
• 11: Joint Ownership.
• 12: Landowner''s Liability for Injuries.
• 13: Leases and Eviction.
• 14: Recording System.
• 15: Mortgages and Deeds of Trust.
• 16: Involuntary Liens.
• 17: Property Taxes.
• 18: Homesteads.
  
• 19: Private Restrictions on Land.
• 20: Zoning.
• 21: Environmental Controls and Subdivision Laws.
• 22: Title Insurance and Escrow.
• 23: Agency and Broker''s Relationship.
• Appendix A: Useful Web Sites.
• Appendix B: Answers to Study Questions.
• Appendix C: Sample Test #1.
• Appendix D: Sample Test #2.
• Appendix E: Answers to Sample Tests #1 and #2.
• Glossary of Real Estate and Legal Terms.
• Index of Cases.
• Index of Code Citations.
• Subject Index.