Tenant's rights in CA; Being evicted un UD case after tenants were constructively evicted 3 weeks prior.

You should let the court know that possession is no longer an issue - you've vacated the premises. But you should still file an answer to the...

It's none of the employer's business. If you don't let your foreclosure trouble affect your job performance, then there should be no reason why...

Do I have the right to ask to see my property mangers license information?

Property managers are not required to have a real estate license to manage properties. I don't think you can ask to see their license.

Do we have any recourse from a private lender who refuses to follow proper protocol on foreclosure and just wants our home?

You can file suit to asking for preliminary and permanent injunction against the lender. There are real estate litigation attorneys who handle...

Asbestos removal

It depends on your work order. Did you expect the painter to know enough to warn you there might be asbestos in the ceiling? Some painters are not...

CA Tenant Rights - Can the landlord damage the tenant's credit reports in retaliation?

Are you still in the house?if possession is no longer an issue, court will expect the landlord to convert it into a civil action. If there has been...

CA Tenant Rights - Landlord and Tenant agreed to change terms of rental payments

Sometimes the lease agreement may require modification of the lease in writing. If this was done orally and the landlord denies it, you have some...

Can I default on my second mortgage and stay in my house?

If you don't pay the second mortgage and they elect to foreclose on you, most probably they have no other recourse against you. You may be...

What if judge decides on arbitration for civil case and one party cannot pay half the arbitrator fees or event hire an attorney?

This is really unfortunate and one of the few disadvantages of stipulating to binding arbitration. I assume there is a court order for arbitration....

Can my landlord evict me for replacing power outlets in my unit?

Well, in order to evict you, he has to first serve you with a 3-Day To Perform or Quit. If the work has been completed and it was done to code, I...