You need to file a claim with the superior court setting forth why you believed you are entitled to all or a portion of the surplus money. The...

Do we still owe bank first lien after the bank foreclosed our house on the second. The bank holds both 1st and 2nd lien.

When the second lienholder forecloses, the first mortgage survives the sale and remain an active loan. The one exception is where the same bank...

House was purchased at a public auction, sale was rescinded, later we got title back. Are we entitle to a refund for legal fees?

California law recognizes the successful bidder's right to consequential damages resulting from the lender/trustee's negligent sale of the...

Seller and Buyer In Escrow

If the contract requires the property to be vacant at the close of escrow, then seller must evict.

Considering bankruptcy

Giving away property in anticipation of a judgment is generally considered fraudulent, and such transfers can be nullified by a court of law....

If me and girlfriend bought a house together and she stopped paying her half of mortgage, is she responsible for paying it back?

The statute of frauds in California probably would require such an agreement to be in writing. There are a few equitable exceptions that may apply...

I bought a home with my friend. My share is 30% and his is 70%. If I got a judgment myself alone, do I loose this home.

A judgment lien could attach to your interest in the property. Whether the judgment creditor could sell the property depends on the amount of your...

Can I get out of a collateral assignment on my life insurance if the loan is included in chapter 13 bankruptcy.

It may be that 28 USC 5301 rendered the loan unsecured from the start (i.e., invalidated the collateral assignment), in which case Veterans...

I am the listing agent of a property who has received an offer from a buyer that is a limited partnership. Should a person sign?

I would insist on a holographic signature from the managing partner, whose name and title are clearly printed.

How does a partnership sign a lease?

A partnership can designate one or more general partner to sign on behalf of the partners. Most of the 33 partners are probably limited partners.