I went out of business in 2005 and broke a commercial lease.

The statute of limitations for a breach of contract claim is four years. So long as the landlord filed the lawsuit within four years after your...

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Am I entitled to a proration/refund of rent paid for days I have gone without hot water?

In situations such as this, you may have remedies available to you, including the potential tight to terminate your lease or find reasonable...

Roommates requesting a pre move-out inspection and return of deposit, ask for individual repayment?

I would recommend taking a look at your lease agreement to determine the manner in which the security deposition is to be returned. Lease...

Most residential lease agreements prohibit subleasing except with the written consent of the owner. It is generally within the discretion, whether...

I am in a one year lease on a home and the owner has decided to sell. How much inconvenience do I have to be put through?

California Civil Code section 1954 permits an owner to show his/her rental property to prospective purchasers upon reasonable notice, generally...

What type of an attorney landlord/ tenant or general legal attorney? No authority to remove tenant.

I would recommend that you immediately contact a landlord/tenant attorney in your area to assist you with this matter. There are several issues at...

Real Estate question

The "and/or assignee" language allows the buyer to assign his/her right to purchase the property to another party during the course of the escrow. ...

I received two similar answers to my question. I have been misunderstood. Yes, I know the sales commission comes out of the

I would recommend contacting a tax attorney or CPA in order to determine your "basis" in the property and whether any exclusions apply, such as the...

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When a dispute arises over funds being held by an escrow company, most escrow officers will refuse to release funds until (1) the dispute is...

Our landlord gave us 60 day notice. A few weeks later she asked me to write her a 30 day notice. Why would she ask me to do this

In order for a landlord to properly serve a 60-day notice, the landlord must either (1) send the notice by certified mail; (2) personally serve the...