Instead of asking "what's legal?" Try this: why do something that's not accurate and therefore may have unintended consequences?

Noise problem from upstairs neighbor, well past 10m against HOA rules, waking me from sleep. health is suffering. HOA knows.

The pipes making noise may be HOA property to maintain, so your neighbor may not be responsible. Determine who maintains the pipes. If HOA, put...

Here's a different take on the problem. While some buildings definitely make people sick, there are fw scientific or legal standards yet in place...

My next door nieghbors have an unpermitted two-story converted garage which encroaches 3 feet into my yard what can I do?

If the property is being "flipped," this offers you leverage to address the situation. Immediately put the owners on notice of the enchroachment,...

How do I change a child custody mediator without looking bad?

Try this: mediate with your mediator, in private. Share exactly what you did with us on Avvo. That you feel bullied. Even the best mediators can...

Do I have to pay for my carpet getting shampooed.

You need to look at your lease. Does it explicitly require either the landlord or tenant to shampoo rugs during the lease term? Typically, this...

If not specified in lease contract, can a landlord ask for “Early termination fee” equal to one month rent? Many thanks!

This is a duplicate question. See the thorough answers delivered at original spot.

Two partners own real estate investment jointly

Frank Chen has offered an excellent and generous legal review for you, as he often does on these pages. Here is a different view about your...

Landlord misrepresented property. Landlord is a hoarder. LIke to hire a lawyer to sue her for my payment.

Frank's right, this is a simple small claims case. Except going to court is never simple. Here are a couple things to think about, now and in...

Is this rental contract clause reasonable and legal? "Tenant to pay early termination process fee of $(one month rent)"

I agree with my colleagues the clause looks reasonable, but only if it actually limits your total exposure in the event of an early termination to...