My friend is loaning me money, I want to put my house up for collateral. What form do I sign so they can lien my home if I don't

In addition to the excellent advise from the other attorneys here, to clarify, once you give your friend the Deed of Trust a lien is created...

I was fined by home owners association without notice.

Matters of HOA governance are contained in the HOA Rules, By Laws and recorded CC&Rs. An HOA is a private corporation and not subject to ...

Trees overhang to our neighbor's backyard !

Mr Johnson's advise is sound and should be followed as much as possible. Basically, your neighbor has the right to cut overhanging branches back...

Can I sue girlfriend's ESTATE to recover part of her mortgage I paid, repairs and out-of-pocket expenses before/after her death?

If there is no significant equity (probably not), it's not worth spending thousands of dollars in attorney fees trying to stop the foreclosure -...

Do I have any rights to property?

All good advice here and you seem to have equitable rights. I would only add that the first thing you should do is determine whether there is any...

How to I protect my assets when I can no longer pay my mortgage.

In addition to any bankruptcy options, you should know that if the first lender forecloses by Trustee's Sale, that lender cannot go after your...

Hello I am auditing a funded mortgag file, and the deed of trust should have the box with 1-4 family rider checked off

As Mr. Daymude inferred, it sounds like you are 'auditing' your own mortgage loan looking for a technical loophole. That effort will bear no...

I listed the correct address but wrong unit number on a 3 day quit for my duplex. It was delivered and posted. Is it faulty?

As noted by other attorneys here, you must start over with an accurate notice. Unlawful Detainer actions and statutory notices are strictly...

Generally, absent a written contract, specific statute or ordinance, plants belong to the owner of the land where the plants are growing. The...

As a California Real estate Broker you can hang your license with as many firms as you like.

Is there a question pending here? Richard A. Rodgers, Esq.