If I refinance from a single woman to married is my husband entitled to part of the house.

The short answer is yes. More facts would be needed, but the community may have acquired an interest already in the property, to the extent that...

We recent purchased a duplex in Oakland CA. The top unit came with renters. During the inspection we noticed minor cosmetics

I may be misreading your question, but if the problems are minor and cosmetic, you may not bee permitted to withhold any portion of the security...

I have renter who is 2 months behind in rent . have tried to contact by phone messages and text messages limited response.

I'm not sure what your specific question is, but all attorneys would advise you to properly give a three (3) day notice to pay rent or quit. The...

Am i still responsible for the car accident if i was not driving my vehicle?

You are vicariously liable. Vicarious liability is a form of liability where you are responsible for something someone else did, based on a...

What is the truth regarding vehicle insurance in California? I am being told two different things!!

The first set of agents are correct. In California, you would only need a policy that covers your car. Your fiance would only be a permissive...

Can a landlord evict you if you have live bats, torn water heater that caused a 500$ gas bill and you only owe 700$ rent?

Your question involves a defense known as habitability. Unfortunately, this defense to nonpayment of rent is misunderstood by many tenants. In...

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What is a deed of trust?

Californians frequently talk about having "mortgages" and having to pay the "mortgage" every month. The truth of the matter is that while...

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Can my husband waive child support and spousal support from me? We just want to prepare a marriage settlement agreement.

The parties to a dissolution of marriage can waive spousal support, provided that they do it properly and comply with statutory guidelines. Child...

I am a tenant in a house that is in foreclosure. I do not have a signed lease. How long do I have before I have to move out?

You are referring to the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009. That act changes preexisting law, and provides that a successor in...