We are closing a short sale.ill the bank go after us for the balance remaining? the property is in sun city,ca

The main benefit of a short sale for the owner is that he or she is released from liability under the loan and will not have a bankruptcy or...

Does this constitute a legal enforceable contract.

Section 1549 of the Civil Code defines a contract as "an agreement to do or not to do a certain thing." Additionally, the law provides that "a...

I want to transfer (gift) a residential property from mother to daughter. Do I use a grant deed or and quit claim deed?

Your gift is exempt from the documentary transfer tax. I can't see your forms, so I hesitate to state which one to use. You may want to discuss...

Quit Claim Deed Recording

What is important is the tax consequences of a transfer of the real property to your daughter. Since this is a gift, there will be no realization...

Is it legal for an employer to dock an hourly employee more than 30 min for attending a business lunch?

Generally speaking in California an employer must provide an uninterrupted thirty minute meal break. The employee must be relieved of all duties...

Can we force our sibling to sell mom's condo in L.A.?

An executor of an estate or a trustee of a beneficial trust has a fiduciary duty to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with the law,...

You need to provide more facts. Generally speaking direct sexual harassment involves one employee in a position of authority over another. The...

Is it legal to download the data and pictures from a website?

If someone has put up a web site confusingly similar to yours, you may be able to gain control of the site and the site's domain name through a...

Do I need a license/anything to sell clothes out of my apartment? Also do I need a license for a catering business at my apt?

All businesses in the City of Los Angeles must obtain a business license. You will probably need to register your new business with the Franchise...

Can my employer terminate me due to my past military background?

This is a bad situation. I really feel for you. Most people in California are employed at will. An employee can be legally terminated without...