What is the max amt or percentage allowed for rental increases in a non rent control area for So Cal. Can u evict for late fee

If you are not under rent control there is no maximum amount. However, if the rent increase is more than 10%, the landlord must give you 60 days...

How do I petition for my ex to restore her maiden name when fraud is involved?

Where did you read this? What exactly did it say? I do not believe, in California, you can require anyone to change their name. You can, of course,...

Can my mother sue my fathers estate for back alimony and interest from over 23 yrs ago?

If you are an appointed administrator of your father's estate, you need to ask this question of your attorney who is familiar with your mother's...

Life Estate for dad's house.

It sounds like someone is attempting do-it-yourself estate planning. It is impossible to answer your question because the terminology used is...

This must be a law school hypothetical based, in part, on a recent California Supreme Court decision which overturned the common law release rule...

I was sent an order to show, can I serve the other side via US mail or is personal service required?

Your question does not contain all necessary facts and because of that the previous answers may be incomplete. In addition to what my colleagues...

The issue is complicated because of the real property. If the home has equity an heir should promptly act to become appointed as administration of...

HOA ARC mailed a letter asking me to submit an application for plantings that were installed by previous owner. Am I liable?

Your facts are unclear and a review of the CC&Rs for the exact wording, as opposed to your interpretation of them, would be required to determine...

Can a Defendant send a demand for Bill of Particulars in California once the complaint is filled but before being served?

Yes. But I doubt it would have any legal effect. Until you have been joined as a party to the proceedings by service or appearance CCP 454 is...

I want to reduce my tax liability by quit deeding land to my daughter as a gift and letting her sell it. Issues?

Ms. Brown has given thorough and excellent advice. Do-it-yourself purported tax saving strategies rarely work out as intended and there are...