"The 5th edition of Real Estate Law in California expands on the important areas of contracts in general, and the duties and responsibilities of real estate agents to their principals and buyers. The book further updates the newer code sections and cases in other areas such as deeds of trust, foreclosures and landlord-tenant laws. Strong emphasis is placed on real estate contracts and the text follows, chapter by chapter, the new Instructor's Guide and Student Study Guide published by the Department of Real Estate. It offers a considerable number of newer case and code citations along with specific court cases and examples. Stimulating questions at the end of each chapter reinforce major points and expand understanding. The book is easily read and understood. Beginning with an explanation of the law, if follows real estate transactions through to completion. Both the index and table of contents provide a quick guide to a particular area of the real estate law. As the authors explain in their Preface, 'As in previous editions, the main objective of this book is to acquaint all persons interested in real estate with the facts of California real estate law. It will give them a better understanding of and a thorough acquaintance with the principles of real estate law in this state'"--Unedited summary from book cover.