I hate to say this, but this is the sort of thing that happens when people try doing real estate deals without an attorney. I have to believe that...

Bought a home and found mold.

If the mold was not disclosed in the seller transfer disclosure statement that is required under California law, you may have a claim against the...

A owns home 100%. A conveys to A/B as joint tenants. A then convey to A/C as tenants-in-common. Do A, B and C now each own 1/3?

There is no way to give a precise answer without actually reviewing the series of deeds. If they are literally as you have stated, it may be that...

Can the 50 year old son (lives with me) continue live in my house after my death? I am interested in life estate california.

The optimal course of action is to amend your trust to include a specific bequest of a life estate to your son after you die with the remainder to...

What recourse I have, as my landlord has raised the rent by 14.28 %.

Absent rent control, and assuming your lease is month to month, you either need to pay the increased rent or give the landlord notice that you are...

Who signs the deed transferring the property when the court ordered property sold and money be divided upon sale?

In most jurisdictions you can have the judge or the clerk of the court sign the deed on motion. The attorney who obtained the partition order for...

Does a text message to move by a certain date constitute a legal written notice?

Mr. Driscoll's response is correct. I would like to suggest, however, that you take a more long term view of the situation in which you have found...

How can I get my $700 refundable deposit back from a rental room that I never moved in to?

More information is needed to answer your question, including other applicable dates and review of a copy of your rental deposit agreement. Your...

How long do i have be for i need to move my landlord said I need to move asap because he has rented me his illegal garage 7yrs

Renters are always subject to the risk that they might have to move at the end of the lease term or after the landlord has given proper notice of...

How can I secure my contract with Comp. A if they get acquired by Comp B? What clause can I put in the proposal w/ Comp A?

You protect yourself by having the contract properly drafted in the first instance. Your best bet is to have the contract drafted, or at least...