I wish to buy my sister out. We inherited my Gradmother's home that is full paid off and we are under prop 13.

If you're concerned about reassessment due to change of ownership, the transfer from your grandma to you and your sister may be excluded as you...

It really depends on how quickly the service of summons and complaint is complete. It usually takes about 3-4 weeks after service to get a default...

Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment from landlord sending false, harassing and threatening letters?

You may be able to argue not only there's a breach of implied covenant of quiet enjoyment (as the use and enjoyment of the rental until has been...

Tenant breaks a one year lease. He leaves the country. now his brother wants us to lower rent b/c he doesnt make enough. legit?

Generally the ones who are named parties and signatories to the lease are bound by it. Since the lease does not exceed one year, it needn't be in...

Landlord put house up for sale and told me that I wil need to move. I need my security back in order to move but he is holding

If you have a 2-year lease with him, the new owner is bound by it. I don't see how he has the right to change the lease just because he's selling...

If you're asking about partition litigation, the costs vary depending upon the complexities of the issues involved and the number of parties and...

Procedures for a commercial rental eviction

You actually have more time. He has to go to court to file an unlawful detainer action. You will then be able to file a response within 5 days....

I moved in to an appartment 2 months ago I signed a lease for 13 months can I get out of this lease

Not having a working A/C in the summer is arguably a substantial breach of the implied warranty of habitability. If you prefer to keep the place,...

When a UD complaint has been dismissed w/out prejudice, can the plaintiff file immediately a new one?

Generally as long as statute of limitations is not an issue, a plaintiff may refile a UD case that has been dismissed without prejudice. If there...

There are new owners of our house and I would like to litigate BA and fight to stay in our house.... what are my options?

If the property was sold to a bona fide purchaser at the trustee's sale, the Trustee's Deed Upon Sale (the deed that conveyed title to the new...