{"id":523,"date":"2026-03-02T14:52:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/blog\/?p=523"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:56:36","slug":"fraud-and-misrepresentation-in-california-real-estate-when-a-sale-can-be-undone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/blog\/fraud-and-misrepresentation-in-california-real-estate-when-a-sale-can-be-undone\/","title":{"rendered":"Fraud and Misrepresentation in California Real Estate: When a Sale Can Be Undone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real estate fraud in California can void a property sale and entitle the injured party to rescission, financial\u00a0damages, or both. California law protects buyers and sellers from fraud and misrepresentation in\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"real estate transactions\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/real-estate-transactions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">real estate transactions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but strict deadlines apply, and acting quickly is critical.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the FBI\u2019s 2023 Internet Crime Report,\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"more than 9,500 real estate-related fraud complaints\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cotality.com\/insights\/articles\/prevent-real-estate-deed-fraud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">more than 9,500 real estate-related fraud complaints<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0were filed nationwide. California consistently ranks among the top states for real estate fraud activity. From undisclosed structural defects to forged documents and identity-based schemes, property transactions\u00a0remain\u00a0a common target.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you discover after closing that something\u00a0wasn\u2019t\u00a0disclosed, or that representations made during the deal were false, you are not alone. And you may have powerful legal remedies available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Should You Contact a Los Angeles Real Estate Litigation Attorney?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You should consult a\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"real estate litigation attorney\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/real-estate-litigation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">real estate litigation attorney<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as soon as you suspect something is wrong with a property transaction. Early legal guidance often makes the difference between preserving your rights and losing them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You should seek counsel if you:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discover undisclosed defects after closing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn that a seller or agent made false statements about the property<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Suspect forged documents or identity fraud<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Face significant\u00a0financial loss\u00a0tied to a real estate scheme<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disclosure-related disputes are one of the most common sources of California real estate litigation. The sooner an attorney evaluates the facts, the stronger your position may\u00a0be\u00a0in any\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"property fraud dispute\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/blog\/cant-agree-on-selling-your-property-how-co-owners-can-force-a-sale-or-buy-out-their-partner-in-california\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">property fraud dispute<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Constitutes Real Estate Fraud in California?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not every mistake in a\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"real estate transaction&lt;\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/real-estate-transactions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">real estate transaction<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rises\u00a0to the level of fraud. Deals can fall apart\u00a0over\u00a0misunderstandings, poor communication, or even carelessness. But when someone deliberately hides the truth or makes a\u00a0statement\u00a0they know is false\u00a0in order to\u00a0close a sale, the law treats that very differently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"California Civil Code \u00a7\u00a7 1709\" href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ca\/civil-code\/civ-sect-1709\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">California Civil Code \u00a7\u00a7 1709<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"1710\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&amp;sectionNum=1710.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1710,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0fraud occurs when one party makes a false statement about an important fact, knows it isn\u2019t true (or says it recklessly without caring\u00a0whether it\u2019s true), intends for the other party to rely on it, and the other party reasonably does rely on it, only to suffer financial harm as a result.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the real estate context, fraud often looks less dramatic than people expect. It can involve a seller who knows about serious structural cracking but stays silent. It may involve inflated rental income figures in an investment property listing, misrepresentations about whether permits were properly obtained, or statements about zoning compliance that simply\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0accurate. In more extreme cases, it can involve forged documents or identity manipulation during the transaction process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What matters most is whether the misrepresentation was\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">material<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, in other words, whether it would have influenced a reasonable buyer\u2019s or seller\u2019s decision. If the truth\u00a0would have\u00a0changed the outcome of the deal, and someone intentionally distorted or concealed that truth, the law may allow the injured party to seek rescission and potentially undo the transaction altogether.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real-World Example: Misrepresenting Permits and Rental Income<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a Los Angeles case handled by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vokshori\u00a0Law Group,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0our client entered escrow to\u00a0purchase\u00a0a six-unit income property that had been marketed as fully compliant. During\u00a0escrow, she discovered that the sixth unit lacked a valid\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"Certificate\" href=\"https:\/\/permitmanual.engineering.lacity.gov\/building-safety-clearances\/technical-procedures\/acos-clearances\/00-processing-automated-certificate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Certificate of Occupancy (COO<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">). When she raised concerns, the seller and listing agent provided written assurances that the COO was already in process and would be issued before closing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Relying on those written confirmations, our client wired more than $70,000 in earnest money and incurred substantial non-refundable loan expenses to secure financing. Only days before escrow was scheduled to close did the seller\u00a0disclose\u00a0that\u00a0additional\u00a0permits were required before a COO application could even begin,\u00a0making the earlier assurances impossible to fulfill.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Faced with clear misrepresentations that directly affected rental income and property valuation, our client cancelled\u00a0escrow\u00a0and pursued claims for promissory fraud and failure to\u00a0disclose. The dispute centered not on minor paperwork issues, but on a unit generating nearly one-third of the property\u2019s rental income. When income-producing units are illegally\u00a0permitted\u00a0or misrepresented, the financial consequences are immediate and significant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This case\u00a0illustrates how permit-related misrepresentations can undermine financing, distort value, and expose buyers to substantial legal and financial risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After a year of active litigation, including written discovery and depositions, the case concluded in a confidential settlement that provided our client with a substantial recovery. The resolution\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0how escrow representations and permit-related assurances can expose sellers and agents to significant risk when they prove inaccurate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real-World Example:\u00a0Failure to Disclose and Misrepresentation in a Downtown Los Angeles Condo Sale<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fraud in\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"real estate transactions\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/real-estate-litigation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">real estate transactions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0often arises not from forged deeds or stolen identities, but from something more subtle,\u00a0the selective disclosure of material facts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a Los Angeles matter represented by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vokshori\u00a0Law Group<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, our client\u00a0purchased\u00a0a downtown condominium unit that had been marketed with specific features and financial benefits. The MLS listings and marketing materials highlighted valuable attributes of the property, including the inclusion of two parking spaces and the benefit of the Mills Act tax designation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After the transaction progressed, the buyer alleged that key material facts had not been\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"properly disclosed\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/real-estate-litigation\/failure-to-disclose-in-california\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">properly disclosed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u00a0two parking spaces were not in fact included as represented\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That the Mills Act designation,\u00a0prominently advertised as a selling point,\u00a0was in jeopardy and facing\u00a0expiration\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That material physical defects such as uneven flooring and water temperature issues were not fully disclosed\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The complaint further alleged that these representations and omissions were made knowingly and with the intent to induce reliance\u00a0in order to\u00a0complete the\u00a0sale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When features like parking, tax incentives, or property\u00a0condition\u00a0affect value, financing, and long-term ownership costs, their misrepresentation strikes at the heart of the transaction. The buyer sought rescission and damages, arguing that she would not have\u00a0proceeded\u00a0with the purchase had the full facts been\u00a0disclosed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This case\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0that fraud in real estate is not limited to dramatic schemes. It often involves:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marketing that omits critical financial risks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Highlighting benefits while concealing material limitations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Providing disclosures that are technically incomplete but materially misleading<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether the issue involves undisclosed defects, inaccurate marketing statements, or the failure to\u00a0disclose\u00a0material financial changes, courts focus on the same elements: intent, reasonable reliance, and resulting harm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Long Do You Have to File a Fraud Claim?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time is not on your side.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"California Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7338(d)\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=338.&amp;lawCode=CCP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">California Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7338(d)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0fraud claims\u00a0generally must\u00a0be filed within three years from discovery of the fraud. However, delays can complicate matters significantly.\u00a0Evidence may fade, witnesses may disappear, and opposing parties may argue the claim was not\u00a0timely.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prompt evaluation is essential.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Remedies Are Available in a Property Fraud Case?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The consequences of fraud can be severe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Civil remedies may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rescission<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(undoing the transaction)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compensatory damages<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for financial losses<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Punitive\u00a0damages<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in cases of intentional fraud<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Attorney\u2019s fees<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, if authorized by contract or statute<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In extreme cases, criminal liability may also apply under\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"California Penal Code \u00a7532\" href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ca\/penal-code\/pen-sect-532\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">California Penal Code \u00a7532<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0which addresses theft by false pretenses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common Real Estate Scams and Warning Signs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fraud\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0limited to traditional buyer-seller disputes. Rental and investment\u00a0scams\u00a0are increasingly common.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warning signs may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Refusal to meet in person or show the property<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pressure to wire money quickly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requests for unusual payment methods (gift cards, cryptocurrency)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No screening or documentation\u00a0required<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Urgency and secrecy are common fraud tactics. When something feels wrong, it\u00a0often is.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frequently Asked Questions About Real Estate Fraud in California<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can a real estate sale really be undone?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes. Courts may grant rescission if fraud or material misrepresentation is proven.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What if the seller claims they\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0know about the defect?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knowledge is a key element in fraud cases. However, negligent\u00a0misrepresentation\u00a0claims may still apply in certain situations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Does fraud apply only to residential transactions?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No. Fraud claims can arise in residential, commercial, and\u00a0investment\u00a0property transactions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What if the issue was\u00a0disclosed\u00a0partially?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incomplete or misleading disclosures can still\u00a0constitute\u00a0actionable misrepresentation if they distort material facts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protecting Your Investment and Your Rights<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Real estate transactions\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/real-estate-transactions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Real estate transactions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0involve substantial financial and personal investment. When fraud or misrepresentation occurs, the consequences can be devastating. But\u00a0California law\u00a0provides meaningful remedies for those who act promptly and strategically.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vokshori\u00a0Law Group<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, our\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"real estate attorneys\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">real estate attorneys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have extensive experience handling complex real estate fraud and litigation matters across California. We carefully evaluate each case,\u00a0identify\u00a0available remedies, and build structured legal strategies designed to protect your\u00a0financial interests.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you suspect fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment in a real estate transaction, do not wait. Contact\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vokshori\u00a0Law Group\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"schedule a confidential consultation\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">schedule a confidential consultation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0determine\u00a0the best course of action before critical deadlines expire.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call us at\u202f<\/span><a title=\"(855) 855-2608\" href=\"tel:18558552608\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">(855) 855-2608<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202for visit\u202f<\/span><a title=\"www.VokLaw.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.voklaw.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.VokLaw.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fto learn more.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can a real estate sale really be undone?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Yes. 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