If we are planning to do an assignment of a property to another investor do we have to disclose that in the purchase contract?

Some new purchase and sale forms, like the latest from the California Association of Realtors, contain boilerplate language requiring such...

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What arguments can I/they make at mediation? What are the strongest? What commission percentage can I demand?

The current CAR forms identify mediation as the first line of dispute resolution for the parties. Are you a party or an agent involved with the...

What is my legal obligation to somebody I believed abandoned belongings she stored at my house in my shed.

Mr. Ross gave you a good summary of the law. How the law would be applied to your situation depends on a bunch of things we cannot determine from...

Can someone please answer my question. It's been up for some time with no response.

It's difficult and a bit risky to suggest direction without seeing your lease, but here goes. What's been already written is true, but there's...

Can pet deposit be used towards any other damage to house other than pet damage?

This question falls under: "Let's skip the legal analysis and ask: what's up?" Are you planning on moving out? Is there a new landlord? Does that...

Can the landlord increase the rent if I only live there for 8 months?

You've received good legal input from the previous answers. Absent an agreement or statute to the contrary, your landlord can raise the...

Had a month to month agreement over a year ago we started trading work for rent.old agreement still valid? 30 days notice?

Before getting adversarial, suggest mediation as a means to review the history and find solution that works for everyone. A mediator with...

I'm on a month-to-month lease. If I file a claim for non-habitability, can they terminate my lease?

Did the threat come from the management company or the owner? The role of the management company here is important, given the facts you describe....

Is there a way to modify a mediation settlement before it goes before the judge for signature?

Here's a different way to answer your question. Yes, a mediation settlement agreement can be modified, but only if all parties to the original...