Regarding a mediation

Show good faith by communicating. Explain situation and what you are doing to change it. Make partial payments if possible. The mediator or...

Who is responsible for insuring a tenants quiet enjoyment in an apartment building?

Wow, I applaud your commitment to doing the right thing! Of course there is something to be done on these facts, and it is the landlord's...

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Do I need a real estate attorney?

Mr. Driscol is absolutely right. You should request a meeting with the broker manager for the listing brokerage. If you are represented by buyer's...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

Barring some restriction in your lending agreement, the whereabouts of your lender has no bearing on your ability to sell. Your other questions...

Bad neighbor causing problems.

It sounds like you want to fight, which is understandable from the behavior you describe. The challenge with this kind of issue is that fighting is...

Can a land lord demand payment for 3 months of utilities without prior notice?

There is a lot wrong with the situation you describe, but you will need to consult with someone to sort it out. First thing to do is see whether...

Father gifted a property and now is claiming he signed the deed thinking we agreed to buy it.

If your father has filed a lawsuit, you really must consult with an attorney to get guidance. "Guidance" does not mean engaging in protracted...

How to legally resolve conflict with another tenant?

You, neighbor and landlord need to clear the air in a constructive fashion. The Peninsula Center for Conflict Resolution, in San Mateo, offers...

You should consult with an attorney. Someone needs to review all the facts. It's difficult to quantify the damages from such circumstances. And...

Concerning a lease agreement with a tenant

A month to month tenancy doesn't "expire." It continues until it is terminated. If tenant has lived in rental for a year or more, you must give 60...