Can a new purchaser of a piece of Commercial Real Estate cancel existing leases in place?

Commercial and residential leases are an agreement between landlord and tenant that 'run with the land.' Any new purchaser is bound by the...

Is a notice required to vacate the former owner after a short sale? 60 day notice? What statute applies?

If you are a short sale buyer, look at the documents and contract the bank provided you. In most cases, when you purchase real property via short...

In a month to month to month agreement, how much notice I need to give my tenant to vacate the property? do i need a validreason

The answer depends on the where the property is located. State law requires 60 days notice for month-to-month tenants. But every city has a...

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We have lived in a rental for 7 yrs and the landlord does not repair things ie bathroom floor has mildew holes in ceiling etc

The rules for 'repair and deduct' are strict - make sure you review them carefully and document your actions. There are some situations where...

Does this redundant lease addendum clause allow for 2 NSF fees to be charged?

As a general rule, 'fines' for not honoring a contract between two parties is disfavored. In other words, these contract clauses are generally...

I disagree with the previous answer. The deposit, under CA law should be used only if the landlord actually suffered damages. That includes...

How can i break a lease without affecting me. I'm very unhappy to live there and want to move within the next couple months.

Most of the time, landlords just don't want to lose rent. The best way for you to leave the lease early is to find a replacement tenant. This...

Are the tenant-landlord cases accepted on the contingency basis? More than a simple disagreement.

Personal injury as a result of the landlord's actions (or lack of actions) will be typically on contingency. In other words, you won't have to pay...

Can an HOA file a lawsuit 3 years after a lien has been released (PAID IN FULL)?

If a lawsuit was filed against you, file an answer to prevent a default against you and an automatic judgement. It may seem unfair if it's obvious...

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Check the local rules, or better yet, call the clerk in the department you are filing the ex parte to check. If you are filing it tomorrow, check...