If you are just helping out your friend and not getting paid for it, then no, you do not need a license.

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Community property

It depends on how title is held. If it is as joint tenants, then upon his death, it becomes your property. His interest would no longer exist. ...

I am not sure that you will be able to support a claim for bad faith retention, but there is no harm in doing so. All a judge can say is no. But...

My wife is not on the contract. If we are evicted is she going to have record for eviction?

If a landlord decides to evict, he/she will usually evict the persons who are on the lease, and all others known or unknown that might be occupying...

I used a seamstress to make items for me I provided fabric and samples. She took 3 months to produce items and offered me a 30%

As Mr. Elie said, it probably all depends on the emails. Basically, you have a oral agreement the terms of which are at least partially set out in...

Cant get the contractor to accept my money for the repairs on my home. What can i do?

A 7 month escrow is fairly long for a home purchase. Something is definitely going on here and your realtor should be able to handle it for you. ...

Can a 15 year old enter into a contract in California to rent an apartment?

If the judgment was entered against your parents, they are liable, not you. Anything beyond that would require a review of the judgment and...

My landlord charged me for carpet that my pet damaged. I am disputing it but

Yes, you can sue him for the difference. You are allowed to accept the non-disputed amount, which is what you did, without waiving your claim to...

I let an Independent contractor go because we can no longer afford paying him. Can he sue me?

He might be able to sue. It may depend on a reading of the entire agreement. He might also be able to bring a claim through the labor...

What should I do when I find out my contractor is unlicensed?

Since he is not licensed, you do not have to pay him anything. He can't sue you. You can sue him because he is not licensed for all money you...