I agree with Mr. Parikh. You cannot use a notice of pendency of action (lis pendens) unless you have a claim to title, which you do not have with...

Do I need to set up a professional corporation and have it licensed as a corporate broker?

If the corporation is going to be involved in real estate brokerage activities, then you will need to set up a professional corporation and the...

What documents should I ask for in the clerk's transcript or should I compile my own records?

If there is no reporter's transcript, then you are proceeding without a reporter's transcript and would check box 2a on the APP-003 form. It is...

Can I recover more of my deposit and if so, how should I proceed?

The landlord does not have to have a reason to terminate a month to month tenancy. The landlord only needs to give the proper amount of notice,...

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Are there any legal steps I can take?

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Service by mail with an acknowledgement of receipt is only one form of service, and it is not complete if the defendant refuses to acknowledge...

California law requires a seller to disclose the presence of asbestos if known. It does not require a seller to remedy by engaging in asbestos...

California law requires a seller to disclose the presence of asbestos if known. It does not require a seller to remedy by engaging in asbestos...

Do sub-lease agreements fall under the same rule of "fixed term lease" for security deposits? No 30 days notice allowed in CA?

If a lease specifies a term, in this case 6 months, it is a fixed term lease. The lease does not have to have the words "fixed term." For...

Am I able to take him to court (and potentially win) for back rent?

You agreed to let him stay free of charge. You are not going to win a case for back rent when there was no agreement for rent in the first place.