Don’t Forget the Water: A Water Due Diligence Primer for Real Property Transactions

Winter/Spring 2002

California Real Property Journal, Vol. 20, No. 1-2

For many Californians, water is simply something that flows when you turn on the tap. But the client purchasing real property needs to ensure that the water will continue to flow after the transaction is closed. Along with the other types of due diligence performed for a real property transaction, real property lawyers need to think about performing water due diligence as well. This primer provides a place to start.