I may need help from real estate attorney regarding partition and sale of house in LA, CA. Can I work with an Arizona lawyer?

You need to work with a real estate attorney who is licensed in California. Real estate law is governed by state law where the property is located.

Can H.O.A. foreclose on my primary residence which has no mortgage?

I agree with the previous answers. Depending upon your financial situation, even though there is a civil judgment, your HOA might be willing to...

My boyfriends father verbally gave him a business five years ago. Can his dad evict him now?

There are a number of issues in your situation. The primary issue is that the sale of the business was not in writing, the use of the commercial...

I have an old debt on my credit report that was "charged off" but it still shows a balance. What can I do about this?

A "charged off" debt does not mean that there is a zero balance, it just means that the creditor is not actively pursuing this debt. In order to...

Can a landlord withold part of deposit without a walk out inspection

It is difficult to address all of your concerns without first reviewing your lease. Regarding the security deposit, however, the landlord has 14...

Will my HAMP loan modification be denied if during the trial payment plan my income decreased?

Once you start making your trial plan payments, typically the lender will not ask for any additional financial documents related to your income. If...

Can my mortgage company lift the automatic stay when I file Chapter 7 and I'm in a trial period for HAMP modification?

If you have been approved in writing for a HAMP trial plan, you need to make all trial plan payments and make your first permanent modification...

I am concerned that there is a dispute as to whether your lease is valid. There should have been a written lease signed by both parties before you...

I had a room mate for 5 years and he just moved out. He has never paid a dime in rent. Am I able to sue him for past rent?

I agree with the previous response. If you had a roommate for 5 years and never required over the 5 years that your roommate pay rent as a...

Can a landlord make a tenant be responsible for paying utilities without a written notice?

If you were tenants under a year-long lease in which you were not responsible for the utilities, and this was in writing in your lease, then, once...