I agree with Attorney Chen, and would only add that complaints for quiet title and answers must be verified. If you have several lawsuits...

Just closed escrow on a land parcel. Former owner is asking several thousand for the survey & soils report. Do we have to pay?

What does the contract say? If the purchase contract requires the seller to provide such reports as part of the deal - without an extra cost -...

Is it legal for the bank to sell my loan while simultaneously working with me on a loan modification?

No. There is no law preventing sale or transfer of a mortgage note during LM negotiations. CA law now prohibits the lender from filing a Notice of...

THREE-DAY NOTICE DEFECTIVE CAN I DO A DEMURRER

A demurrer is not the proper procedure - it would be subject to a motion to strike. The correct attack on the complaint for defective notice is a...

At the divorce I took the house but was not able to refi since the house was upside down. I want to foreclose but my ex is

Whether your ex can take you back to court depends on the wording of the final judgment. If the court judgment (incuding any marital settlement...

What is the difference between a quitclaim deed and an interspousal transfer

I agree with Attorney Boss and would only add that the use of an Interspousal Grant Deed clearly communicates to the Tax Assessor that the transfer...

Tax Basis - I bought a property from someone, they owe more than the value. As a form of consideration, I

Good luck on negotiating a short sale if you are not the borrower and did not formally assume the loan. Due to stringent privacy laws, most lenders...

Buying parent's home

Richard A. Rodgers, Esq. Your first best step is to meet with an experienced mortgage broker to get thoroughly pre qualified for the best loan you...

Interest on deed-in-lieu loan

If the lender is promising not to sue you for any deficiency if you deed the house to them, that's what it means. Deficiency includes principal...

I want to default on a heloc that is in my name, the first loan is in my wifes name, what will happen. the house is not mine !

The HELOC lender can foreclose on the house if you defualt on the HELOC, regardless of who is on title. Everything is negotiable. Good...