Questions answered by Chi Leung Ip

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Legal to be sued by landlord if my name was not on the lease?

Chi's answer | Answered on March 26, 2013

You must be named as defendant in the judgment. Otherwise, the landlord could not has a writ for wage garnishment agaisnt you. Edward C. Ip...

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Is it a 30, 60, or 90 day California notice to vacate when one owner leased property in a partition for sale with 5 owners?

Chi's answer | Answered on March 26, 2013

Read the lease for the terms and provisions for the termination of the subject lease. If it is not specified, you may not be able to terminate the...

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Can an HOA and property management tell you that you cannot take pictures of cars parked in guest parking for documentation?

Chi's answer | Answered on March 25, 2013

Review your CC&R and find out whether taking pictures of the guest parked cars is prohibited. Edward C. Ip www.lawyer4property.com

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General contractor threatening lien on house

Chi's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

Technically speaking, the contractor did not follow statutes by working on your project without a written home improvement contract. However, judge...

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I have a property in CA. Behind me there is a marijuana growing operation..

Chi's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

Call the police and the relevant federal drug enforcement agency. It is criminal offense, not just simple civil matter. Edward C. Ip...

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Can an Unlawful Detainer be served prior to when the date of 30 day notice has requested me to vacate? Do i file a response?

Chi's answer | Answered on March 23, 2013

You may respond to challenge on the procedural defect. The Unlawful Detainer action was filed prematurely not upon the expiration of the 30 days....

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In general, have HOA insurance premiums increased dramatically this year because of increased liability( no claims ever filed)?

Chi's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

HOA should have a bidding process that is transparent for homeowners' examination. Edward C. Ip www.lawyer4property.com

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Already paid off the loan of my house to BOA & received a copy of "Substitution of Trustee & Full Reconveyance" from LA County.

Chi's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

Just make sure that your document has been recorded at the county recorder office. Then, by this document, the world know that your mortgage was...

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Can landlord put in agreement that tenant will hold LL harmless if T works on the property and gets injured?

Chi's answer | Answered on March 21, 2013

If the tenant is your property manager, hte landlord may also be considered to be this tenant's employer. Then, you may be directly or indirectly...

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Is there a provision in CA for a homeowner to wave the three day recession for a emergency replacement of their HVAC system ?

Chi's answer | Answered on March 20, 2013

As a contractor, you must provide the homeowners the information that they have three days to rescind their home improvement contract. Homeowners...

Chi Leung Ip's Answers (488)

Legal to be sued by landlord if my name was not on the lease?

Is it a 30, 60, or 90 day California notice to vacate when one owner leased property in a partition for sale with 5 owners?

Can an HOA and property management tell you that you cannot take pictures of cars parked in guest parking for documentation?

General contractor threatening lien on house

I have a property in CA. Behind me there is a marijuana growing operation..

Can an Unlawful Detainer be served prior to when the date of 30 day notice has requested me to vacate? Do i file a response?

In general, have HOA insurance premiums increased dramatically this year because of increased liability( no claims ever filed)?

Already paid off the loan of my house to BOA & received a copy of "Substitution of Trustee & Full Reconveyance" from LA County.

Can landlord put in agreement that tenant will hold LL harmless if T works on the property and gets injured?

Is there a provision in CA for a homeowner to wave the three day recession for a emergency replacement of their HVAC system ?