What document do I need from my wife to be able to sell a house on my own when she's traveling abroad? The title is joint tenant

Yes, a power of attorney that specifies the scope of your representation on behalf of your wife will suffice. Edward C. Ip

Do I need to pay relocation fees when I gave 60 days notice on month-to-month rental? Not rent control area.

I also have rental properties in Monrovia. No relocation fee is required. If the tenant refuses to move, you just have to file an unlawful detainer...

Do people in jail have additional rights in unlawful detainer cases, even though we did serve her?

You can serve summons and complaint upon person in jail. Get an order for taking back possession. Edward C. Ip

Another school of thought, the husband can apply her credit towards the purchase of another property once he will be back to the job market. Edward...

I am from California. I have located a property to purchase in Curitiba, Brazil. What is the first step that I need to take?

You may want to talk to a real estate broker in Brazil, or a transaction lawyer. The manner in ascertaining clear title and fair market value may...

Does one have to have a lease agreement notarized for a term longer than one year ?

No. Not required. Edward C. Ip

After 2 years I was told by phone to be out in 5 days so the out of state owner can refurbish triplex and put it up for sale.

You have two different matters: your loan to your uncle, and your tenancy at your uncle's triplex. Therefore, we have to establish the terms of the...

My husband passed away 5-25-13. We owned a manufactured home. My brother along with my husbands life insurance paid off the

Based on the amount of contribution to the loan paid-off, you have no reasons to give up your ownership to your brother. Edward C. Ip

What happens if you buy a house through a contract of sale agreement and you do not add your spouse to the contract?

Get your name on the title of the property. You want to be owner to the newly purchased home both substance and form., not just has substance and...

Co-owner was changed locks. What are the options? DO NOT want to force sell.

You have to file a partition action. The fair value of the house will be appraised to establish a sale price. Then, either party can buy out the...