My neighbor's dog barked so loud in the middle of the night every single night that I can't sleep. What can I do ?

Well, there's no doubt it is a nuisance. You may sue him in court and get an injunction. But there may be more expedient way to stop this. Have you...

It sounds like normal wear and tear especially when it was already rusting when you started using it. You shouldn't be charged for the replacement...

Is it illegal for a real estate salesperson to offer to split his commission with the borrower to get the borrower to refinance?

That's called a "kickback" which is prohibited by RESPA.The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act provides that no person shall give, and no person...

What will happen to Private Liens after foreclosure?

If this is a second deed of trust that has been extinguished by the first lender's foreclosure, the second being a sold-out junior lienholder can...

What can I do when the city gave a citation to the homeowner about their illegal unit that I am renting?

It depends on the urgency of the matter. Having a unit that has been constructed without permit simply means having a unit the construction of...

Commercial restaurant lease issue

It's tough to negotiate with the landlord which is a corporation against whom you don't have any leverage. This is a commercial lease. I assume it...

Can a lender come after my primary residence after a foreclosure of an income property?

The answer depends on whether they do a trustee's sale or a judicial foreclosure. If a trustee's sale, they can't come after you to recover the...

I'm a Ca. landlord. My tenant moved out and I'm withholding the deposit to pay for damages. Legally, do I need three quotes?

You're not legally required to get 3 quotes but the expenses must be reasonable.

Can you sever a 3-day notice at night?

3-Day notices may be served at night. They have to try to serve you personally but if you're not there, they can serve on a household member at...

What can I do if my landlord refuse to clean the bedbug

You have some habitability issues on your rental unit with the landlord. If the landlord refuses to rid your unit of bedbugs, you have a few...