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Because land is typically the least liquid asset a business owns, it's classified as a fixed asset on your balance sheet. A balance sheet is one of the three major financial statements that a small business will prepare to report on its financial position.
Buying land is more difficult than buying a house, and there are extra details you should be aware of to ensure your new property doesn't come with unwanted surprises. For example, the last thing you want is to buy land that sits under flood waters most of the year or isn't zoned correctly for your intended use.
Government Code section 27280 specifically states that “any instrument affecting title to or possession of the real property may be recorded.” Deeds fall squarely within this definition, and so most individuals, upon receiving a deed, promptly record it with the county.
Who can prepare deeds in California? Deeds are normally prepared by escrow or title companies as part of a transaction.
While it is not legally mandatory that an attorney file your quit claim deed, an attorney can help with ensuring that the quitclaim deed is properly drafted and filed, and that you take advantage of any tax exemptions or benefits that may be available to you.