Could you recommend me a good lawer in L.A California ( HOA problem)

The Governing Documents -- recorded CC&R's and Condominium Plan are important. Exterior balconies are normally Association Property with the unit...

Clarification about life of carpet/pro rating carpet replacement

A seventeen (17) year old carpet does not have a remaining useful life such that landlord can charge you for a new carpet. You may want to...

Seller who is also listing agent will not release my earnest money. Is there a chance I can get it back?

Based on your explanation, all contingencies were removed. I assume this means any financing contingency was removed also. The financing...

HOA default

There are a number of factors to consider when handling collection of HOA assessments. Legal action can be brought against the non-paying...

I interested in buying a house , the loan is still under the owners name , but he wants to sign a quit claim deed over to me.

A quit claim deed will not release encumbrances on title and unlikely allowed under the deed of trust. Legal advice should be warranted. You can...

IS THE DEPOSIT FOR THE RESERVATION OF THE NEW HOUSE YOU ARE INTERESTED TO BUY FROM THE BUILDER IS REFUNDABLE?

It appears your deposit was to reserve a house. From limited facts provided, I cannot ascertain whether a condominium or single family residence. ...

I have been out of my rental property for 28 days now due to water problems. They found mold and asbestos in my place.

Your lease agreement is necessary to evaluate. Mold and asbestos raise a host of issues. Unfortunately, the limited information provided is...

In regards to a deed and lieu how much time does the landlord have to give me to vacate

A deed in lieu of foreclosure is transfer of title to lender. It avoids the non-judicial foreclosure timeline in California, i.e., property sold...

Is landlord’s breach of repair contract also “tortious”?

I recommend consulting an attorney, but you seem to have 2 separate legal issues -- 1) the purported misrepresentation of the work you performed...

First, check Governing Documents, i.e., CCR's. Rules & Regulations. Second, you need legal advice on your question. For example, is there a...