The purpose of doing an estoppel is to check for errors between landlord and tenant understanding of what is in the lease. The buyer or bank...

Is a lease valid if only three out of four people sign it?

I think you need to back away from legalistic thinking and focus on relationship. Is it possible to get all parties together to start fresh? There...

(California) Early termination agreement provisions legal?

You can agree to waive your right to a return of your deposit as consideration to landlord for an early lease termination. Someone would need...

Can I file Request for Judicial Notice after Demurrer has already been filed regarding unlawful detainer?

If you do not live in rent-controlled property, and are also on a monthly agreement, the landlord can end it for any reason or no reason on proper...

Exercising an option is a unilateral action that requires no confirmation. The critical elements of exercising an option are that the notice be...

Part owner of land with a threat from siblings to force sale?

If you and siblings own the property together, they can file a partition action to force a sale of the property. Mediation is the best way to find...

After receiving a current mths rent on a mth to mth, can I give a renter a 20 / 30 day's notice to vacate?

Give her a 20-day notice to move out right away. That will give her until July 31 to move out. When you give her the notice, discuss her situation...

In mediation do you follow whats written on a parental agreement ? And do you follow what was said by the mediator?

The written agreement controls, period. What the mediator said in a meeting is confidential discussion. Contact the mediator if you have questions.

Where can I find commercial tenant laws for California? For Oakland?

There is very little regulation of commercial leases, even in the Bay Area. Lease terms generally control outcomes. That's why getting help from a...

I have a tenant who has moved out to a government sponsored retirement home and their children have moved in to their apartment

If the property is in the city limits of SF, engage legal counsel to help dislodge these interlopers. It may be that a consultation will be enough...