I recently discovered by way of a building department inspection of an addition to my home that the second kitchen was illegal.

My area of expertise is Broker's fiduciary duties and disputes between buyers and sellers. A review of your file may help disclose if the your...

Landlord/Leasing Agent wouldn't cash received money orders nor credit card payments, evicted me, now wont return money orders

First, I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you. Second, I don't understand exactly how did you get evicted? Did you go to court? Was there a...

Should I pay for DWP sanitation fees not stated in my rental Lease?

Not having reviewed your lease, I cannot advise you in full. What does your Lease Agreement state? Your lease most likely provides exactly what...

I would like to hire an existing tenant in my 16-unit rent controlled apartment building in Los Angeles, as a resident manager.

Your question is two fold. 1. You need not an employment attorney, but a CPA to advise you on how to cut the check, how much taxes to deduct,...

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How do I remove a lien that is not in my name against my property?

By law, a judgment earns 10% interest per year. It's best for the debtor if the judgment is paid off as soon as possible. Your ex needs to...

I rent a condo and would like to know if an HOA is responsible for mold damage?

I've handled HOA matters and I can tell you it's a land mine for the unweary. Make sure you consult a local HOA attorney. Read your CC&R's. ...

I own a property with 2 brothers. They want to rent it but I may not. Can they rent it without my consent?

I need more information before I can answer your particular question. For example: Is there any type of agreement between you 3 dictating the...

Bought a house: seller illegally uprooted 3x trees, we held up closing, he brought 2 back, we closed, trees now dead. Now what?

If you used the CAR contract, you do have the obligation to "mediate" before you pursue litigation. And if you "initialed" paragraph 26(B), which...

Can my Landlady legally keep part of deposit after 21 days without providing me any statement of account? What should I do?

California Civil Code §1950.5 requires that a landlord return the tenant’s security deposit within 21 days after the tenant has vacated the...

IF I GIVE MY 30 NOTICE ON THE 3 OF THE MONTH DO I HAVE TO PAY A FULL MONTH RENT THE NEXT MONTH OF JUST PAY FOR THE 3 DAY .

It depends on the terms of your lease agreement, or rental agreement. Review it carefully and note what it says for how and when you must give...