How to prove a preliminary 20 day is not served? How to determine when the construction worked stopped when it was abandoned.

As you may know, mechanic's lien law is largely based upon statute and whether a party has complied with the requirements is always part of the...

Is California commercial tenant responsible for full lease term if in default for nonpayment & issued 3-day notice to pay/quit?

The issue is not "what kind of notice" you can issue (your typical Notice to Pay Rent or Quit will likely suffice). The issue is, what does the...

If my ex-wife forecloses on the house (which she retained in the settlement) can the second mortgage company sue me?

If you personally signed the note and deed of trust for the 2nd, you are personally liable for the debt. You may have indemnity rights under your...

If i signed a two year lease and the bank now owns the house, how long can I stay on my lease?

The answer depends upon whether your lease is subordinate to the loan the bank had and whether the bank foreclosed on its interest. If the answer...

Can I sue my mother for taking a loan out on my vehicle and now she reduses to pay the loan and now my car is going to get repo.

If I understand your situation, you provided your car as security to your mother's lender and now that she has failed to pay the lender, the lender...

A landlord is obligated to provide habitable premises which would include potable water. If you review the Civil Code, including Sections 1941 and...

Tenant doesn't pay and doesn't move. What can I do?

While your question does not distinguish whether this is a residential or commercial tenancy, in either case, you need to serve the tenant with a...

Ensuring confidentiality

You need to obtain a confidentiality agreement that has provisions that protects your idea from publication or exploitation by those to whom you...

Does the boyfriend of my tenant have legal standing in my 1 bedroom condo? He is not on the lease.

Technically, he's not your tenant and he's Cindy's guest. Some leases specify the tenant's rights to have overnight guests and they also can...

How do I ensure that property, upon my death, is not sold to neighbor or his proxies - he is the lawyer that makes all look bad

You need to consult with an estate planning lawyer and determine the best way to specify the disposition of your assets upon your death and in...