Your post is unclear when you say you "purchased a property out of foreclosure." Did you purchase it at a trustee sale or directly from the bank,...

Are HOAs liable for damages beyond what's listed in the CC&R for improper maintenance of the common area?

Unless the CC&Rs release the HOA for damages caused by their negligence (which I doubt) you may have a cause of action against the HOA. The HOA...

Im confused will states sis is excuter no court filing made. u say no court no excutr. if no court, how do u carry out will

I too am confused. Why haven't you consulted local probate counsel?

Do I violate usuary law?

The CA usury laws are not easily understood, especially when the loan is not primarily for personal, family, or household purposes as the maximum...

You have not case because you have suffered no damage.

Does the recipient of a "gift" exceeding the annual allowance in value have to declare it on their taxes?

No. The recipient does not pay a gift tax and has no reporting requirements. However, the giver should report the gift since it exceeds the annual...

How can I sell half of a house?

You do not say how the house was left to your sister and yourself. If title to the house is still in your parents’ names you would have to open a...

Authentication of emails.

Emails can be authenticated just as any other document, i.e., by the sender, receiver, or as documents kept in the ordinary course of business....

Does a landlord have to pro rate final month's rent?

Your tenant is correct. A tenant can terminate a month-to-month tenancy in CA upon 30 days written notice and only needs to pay rent until the...

Mortgage injunction still cant afford to pay mortgage

If you cannot to post bond your preliminary injunction will be vacated by its terms and your lender can foreclose. If you are unable to make your...