After receiving a HAMP loan mod with first mortgage, does the second mortgage HELOC need to subordinate to the first mortgage?

It depends on how the actual modification takes place. If the modification is of the note only, and the first deed of trust has a dragnet clause,...

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Is there a conflict of interest for the company's attorney to represent them if he was lead attorney on a case involving me?

I don't see a conflict. You stated that you had your own attorney. I don't see why you would reveal confidential information to the company's...

What constitutes "acceptance of late rent" and waiving rights?

I think the issue is going to be decided by the facts surrounding what you call acceptance. If it was simply mailed in, not cashed, and then...

I have Rights Of Survivorship, but the mortgage co refuses to talk to me and is forclosing. Is this legal?

You need to hire an attorney for an hour or two to fully review this matter.

Can I issue the three day notice or should I have someone deliver it?

If they have paid the amount demanded in the three day notice, you will have to serve them with a new 3 day notice to pay or quit for the unpaid...

Problem with a former tenant

I agree with Mr. Gross, and I add that a security deposit may be used for unpaid rent.

Is there a cause of action for fraud under the Business and PC id a landlord collects rents for a apartment unit w/o a Certifi

I agree with Mr. Parikh. I don't see a fraud cause of action. You may have a lawsuit for unfair business practices under the Business and...

If a tenant has stayed past the lease expiry date on move-out is the landlord required to offer move-out inspection?

Within a reasonable time after notification of either party’s intention to terminate the tenancy, or before the end of the lease term, the...

Are property owners who rent out apartments required by law to know what the laws are affecting their properties?

Everyone is charged with knowing the law. Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

I believe my Deed of Trust can be SHOWN to be INVALID. yet I am probably facing Foreclosure. What can I do ?

You need to sit down with a competent real estate attorney who is familiar with California secured land transactions to properly advise you. ...