Wrong. I'd suggest you immediately apologize to landlord for reckless action and offer to pay for the damages you caused, if you want to stay in...

Mixed use property was used as a bar that was shut down by County. Can County hold sway if property is now private residence?

No. You can't figure this one out in a public forum. This is a complex real estate due diligence question. Get a competent broker to help you tie...

/Do I have any protection from eviction if I'm not on a lease and the other tenants want me to move?

Sure, you're "protected" in the sense that in theory, no one can throw you out without legal process. Unless they do so, putting you in the...

I am paying rent in a building for my business on a month to month basis. Can the landlord charge me for property tax?

What's your lease say about your obligation to pay net charges? If lease is silent, call landlord and ask what's up. If you want to stay in space,...

Tenants asking for more time after lease expired

You can't force them out to meet the deadline - don't waste time trying. Negotiate a compromise among all the parties. You can and should...

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Is it common practice to have the note to real property notarized, or will it suffice to just notarize the deed of trust?

It's not required but doesn't hurt. A notary simply verifies the authenticity of a signature. That can sometimes be useful in unforeseen future...

Landlord is using part of the property for storage. How can be resolved?

You have no automatic rights based on your description. In fact, it would be unusual for an apartment to include all outside storage space not...

How do I get a deposit back?

I'm sitting in a VRBO cottage right now, wondering about your question. If i don't get my deposit, I know how to find the property owner. You...

Real Estate law. Purchase contract question.

Most people won't change their car's oil or perform surgery on themselves. Yet they will try to avoid reasonable costs to properly document a...

Tenant caused kitchen fire in our Duplex. Do we need to give the tenant a notice to vacate? The home is uninhabitable.

Yes, you can take reasonable steps to secure the space and begin repairs now. Open questions are whether you will hold the tenant responsible for...