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My neighbor replaced our shared fence and now she wants me to help her with the cost. Am I obligated to do it?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

If she did not get an agreement and there is no covenant or restriction mandating sharing of expense, then she just built you a nice border fence. ...

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Is there a limit of time in civil court from the date you are serve for the Plaintiff to request a court date?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

If you were served on April 25, and you have not filed any response with the court, it is possible that they already have a default judgment...

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I signed a lease but didn't pay the deposit that was later told to me, and now I don't want to move in, am I legally bound?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

Your best defense is that of unilateral mistake (you thought you were signing an application, but it turned out to be the lease). If your landlord...

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Is a will valid that daughter #4 had parents sign in 2003 on house/property that parents had signed over to dau #1 in 1998?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

I agree with the other attorneys. I only add that your father (and mother) only appear to have a life estate in the house. Your father's life...

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My lease ends 8-22 and my apt landlord is requiring a 60 day notice is that lawfull. Whats the max rent can be raised on mnt2mnt

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

If your lease required a 60 day notice, then you are on the hook for an additional month. Your lease agreement might state what the rental amount...

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Who gets a decedents estate if the main beneficiary dies before the decedents will is probated? There are two beneficiaries.

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

Your factual statement gives you your answer. A beneficiary is considered predeceased if they die within 90 days of the death of the decedent or...

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Am I liable for penalties if I found some big issues during my final walk-through and cannot close the house as expected?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

If you refuse to close, then the seller can usually get all of the earnest money for your refusal to perform. If you had a 10-day termination...

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Can I sue chase mortgage for wrongful foreclosure

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

Possibly, but you should contact a foreclosure attorney in California to assist you because most likely it will be California's foreclosure rules...

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Can the bank foreclose on my home if I did not sign loan, and deed is in my name only not the borrower's name?

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

You may not have signed the promissory note (the loan) but did you sign the deed of trust? If you did, then they can foreclose the property for...

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I am staying in a local hotel, we are paying by the day and the hotel owner operator has taken payment from us up intill 10pm

Kevin's answer | Answered on July 31, 2013

Hotels are not landlord/tenant relationships. Thus, the hotel can refuse to allow you to stay there at anytime especially if you are not paying...

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My neighbor replaced our shared fence and now she wants me to help her with the cost. Am I obligated to do it?

Is there a limit of time in civil court from the date you are serve for the Plaintiff to request a court date?

I signed a lease but didn't pay the deposit that was later told to me, and now I don't want to move in, am I legally bound?

Is a will valid that daughter #4 had parents sign in 2003 on house/property that parents had signed over to dau #1 in 1998?

My lease ends 8-22 and my apt landlord is requiring a 60 day notice is that lawfull. Whats the max rent can be raised on mnt2mnt

Who gets a decedents estate if the main beneficiary dies before the decedents will is probated? There are two beneficiaries.

Am I liable for penalties if I found some big issues during my final walk-through and cannot close the house as expected?

Can I sue chase mortgage for wrongful foreclosure

Can the bank foreclose on my home if I did not sign loan, and deed is in my name only not the borrower's name?

I am staying in a local hotel, we are paying by the day and the hotel owner operator has taken payment from us up intill 10pm