In California, can a landlord/manager sign a lease longer than 12 months without a Real Estate license?

A landlord can sign a lease for whatever length of term they want and do not need to be licensed to do so. Most commercial leases are multi year...

Can someone who is a party to the phone call legally record the conversation?

It depends on where the recording is being done and sometimes on which party initiated the call. If the recording was being done in Texas, then...

California eavesdropping laws

If you can establish that there was a person listening to the conversation, it could be a violation entitling you to some amount of damages.

If a board member is asked to leave his seat on the H.O.A. can they run again in the next election?

Unless there is something in the bylaws, rules, cc&rs, etc. that prevents it, a removed board member can run for election again. If he was removed...

Neighbor's 35' Pepper tree on property line, 4' from my canyon lot house. Cracks from roots and fire danger from massive tree.

The owner of the tree is potentially liable for damage to neighboring property or structures caused by the tree. You can trim the portion of the...

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What is the effective day of deposition testimony?

Generally, a deposition needs to be signed under penalty of perjury before it is "official" or "binding", but attorneys typically set a time period...

If you were served with a lawsuit, you need to respond to it or risk being in default. Contact a local real estate attorney asap or you may run...

Offer to go and pick them up yourself or have someone go get your things and ship them back to you. If he still refuses, you could try contacting...

SATISFY AND VACATE JUDGMENT: Should debtor first file motion to vacate or contact creditor's counsel to satisfy the judgment?

If there are grounds to have the judgment vacated, then you should not pay the judgment. Talk to an attorney before making any payments. You...

Can the complaint be referenced in the Separate Statement?

Probably. It may depend on the evidence you want to reference. A complaint is not evidence. To be admissible, the evidence you are hoping to rely...