Questions answered by Jacob Iloulian

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We are like 20 office tenants. My neighbor set the whole building on fire because a candle. Can we sue the landlord?

Jacob's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

It seems that the neighbor may be responsible, not the landlord. Best approach would probably be to report it to your insurance carrier so they...

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Tenant refusing to cooperate

Jacob's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

Either you, or your broker can offer her the opportunity for a pre-moveout inspection to be done. This may help calm her down to ease the process...

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As a buyer in la county, am I responsible for transfer tax

Jacob's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

It is customary for the seller to pay. However, this is negotiated between the buyer/seller.

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How do I evict my tenants?

Jacob's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

It best to have the 3 day notice hand-delivered. If they are not present, you can post it to their door and also mail a copy to them. Although...

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Getting on title of family home.

Jacob's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

Your parents and/or your sister will be required to sign a deed granting a portion of the property to you in order to be on title. You should...

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I rent a room, month to month. I never signed a lease. The apartment was flooded, during a period while the city had shut the

Jacob's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

If you are responsible for the flooding, you will probably be held liable for the damages. If you were not responsible for the flooding, it does...

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Owner selling building where i live do we have to move in 60 days and pay those days rent?

Jacob's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

You will be required to pay rent while occupying the property during those 60 days.

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Do i have to file an unlawful detainer After serving a 3 day notice to perform covenant or quit and the tenant fails to perform?

Jacob's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

You do not have to file the UD immediately after the 3 day notice expires. If the UD is uncontested it takes approx 6 weeks to get a lock out...

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How do I sell a house when the joint owner doesn't want to sell?

Jacob's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

It seems that you will need to bring a partition action. It is best to consult with an attorney to discuss the process in further details.

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Breaking my apartment lease without penalties due to contract breach

Jacob's answer | Answered on March 30, 2015

Its best to write the landlord/manager asking him/her to cure the situation. If they do not cure it, you can attempt to break the lease without...

Jacob Iloulian's Answers (1237)

We are like 20 office tenants. My neighbor set the whole building on fire because a candle. Can we sue the landlord?

Tenant refusing to cooperate

As a buyer in la county, am I responsible for transfer tax

How do I evict my tenants?

Getting on title of family home.

I rent a room, month to month. I never signed a lease. The apartment was flooded, during a period while the city had shut the

Owner selling building where i live do we have to move in 60 days and pay those days rent?

Do i have to file an unlawful detainer After serving a 3 day notice to perform covenant or quit and the tenant fails to perform?

How do I sell a house when the joint owner doesn't want to sell?

Breaking my apartment lease without penalties due to contract breach