If the wall is on the property line, you and neighbor share responsibility per CA law. Depending on circumstances, it may be in everyone's best...

You might consider having a third party (not realtor) meet with family to explain changes and deliver notice. In the meeting, offer to pay family...

How Can I get out of my lease with out paying a lot of money.

If your landlord has breached the lease and refuses to correct things, you can move out and demand damages from landlord. Before doing that,...

In the state of California, can a husband be a real estate broker and his wife an escrow officer and closing of home sales?

My colleagues are all legally correct, and I notice there has been a wave of similar questions today. The conduct may be legal, but the question...

Realtor/buyer

No. NO. It is not ethical behavior. It may be allowed under the contract, however. My concern is that agent may have taken advantage of you...

Will the prior tenant agreement mean for me and what will happen to the previous lease arrangement?

My first reaction is you must be joking but I know better. You should contact the broker manager of the listing firm immediately and advise him you...

Is a Notice of Change of Terms of Tenancy binding if the Owner/Agent for Owner didn't sign it?

Don't play games over signatures, unless you want to damage your relationship further. And there is no rule about raising rents for everyone at...

Can the deposit now be considered funds for liquidated damages?

As my colleague suggests, you need to consult privately with an attorney who has reviewed your contract to determine an answer. Or, you can sit...

Landlord billed and deducted me for an item on my security deposit but never gave me a reciept.

Object in writing and ask landlord to refund the money in 10 days. Check out the rules about deductions and evidence here:...

Is telling tenants someone else is an owner, when I am the owner, legit?

You know, I've done that when I was an asset manager of many commercial properties. My job in part was to keep tenants happy, and I couldn't get...