How do I know if my rental is on a single dwelling family property under rent control?

Los Angeles county has a website zimas.lacity.org/ which usually contains information regarding the property falling under rent control. However,...

Landlord/Tenant

Generally speaking, due to this being a housemate situation, there is no expectation of privacy in areas such as the living room and kitchen. ...

You should have an attorney review the contract to properly advise you on how to proceed. Depending on the contract terms, this can go either way.

How can I protect my interest in my house? How should I put my husband on title?

You should consult with an estate planning attorney. An estate planning attorney can go over all of the pertinent facts of your situation and...

Can the seller keep my earnest money deposit if my contingencies were not removed?

The earnest money is typically only kept as liquidated damages in case there is a breach of contract. Generally, earnest money is not kept for...

I got an unlawful detainment letter for a house thats been sold that i live in. House was sold by my exwife without my permissio

It seems that you have been served with an unlawful detainer. You will need to file a timely response with the court during the time allotted. If...

How can I obtain possession of my commercial property (gas station) asap from a tenant who no longer is paying rent or has lease

If this is a landlord/tenant relationship, you can bring an unlawful detainer action against the tenant. Consult with an attorney so that the...

How to calculate a 3 Day Notice to Cure or Quit

Notice Served On Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, Expires at the end of the day on – MONDAY. If the expiration date is a legal holiday, then the...

Can a seller back out from a deal after I signed the escrow documents

If you have a valid contract, you can bring a claim for specific performance to enforce the deal. Consult with an attorney so that she/he can go...

3 day pay or quit notice California

You must either pay the full amount of rent that is due or vacate (leave) the rental unit by the end of the third day, unless you have a legal...