If I hyphenate my name on my marriage license, am I required to use the full name on all legal documents?

As long as you don't legally change your name when you get married, then you should continue to use your current name for all purposes and then can...

How can I get my distant relative to leave my property ? he is staying in a trailer in my backyard.

Since he has been there more than one year, you will have to give him 60 days written notice to leave. A 3 day notice might not work since you...

Condo managing company does not disclose deductions (fines, labor charges for repairs, etc) on statements, is that legal?

The extra charges are probably improper. But, if you do not pay them, you could be at risk of the HOA putting a lien on your home. There is a...

Our HOA is replacing our 3 foot fences and refusing to pay for an upgrade that we currently have to make our fence whole.

The answer may be in your cc&rs, bylaws, rules and regulations for your HOA. The HOA is generally responsible for common areas. If the fence is...

HOA compliance - pressuring to put in backyard

You are going to have to comply. If you don't the HOA will be able to assess fines and penalties and you will eventually have to pay them or risk...

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Trying to purchase a mobile home from owner who has a 60 day notice to move or vacate. ?s re: title, liens, park approval & more

You are in a bit of a mess, but it is probably one that can be easily resolved. The park merely wants someone in there that is going to pay the...

Water damage in renter's home, who pays costs?

You may be entitled to some reimbursement for your losses out of the landlord's insurance policy. To know for sure will require a review of the...

Can a separate contract supersede 21-day rule for returning Security Deposit?

It may be possible, but probably very risky to try it on your own. It should not take you 21 days to get an estimate for the cost of repairs,...

Move out agreement and cash for keys - is this legal?

It is impossible to say whether your agreement is legal without reviewing it. Generally it is allowable to offer your tenants incentives including...

My wife and I live in a house we own jointly. My 35 yr old son lives there too, pays no rent. Can I evict him w/o wife's consent

You can ask him to leave, but your wife can ask him to say. This is more of a family issue than a legal issue. You and your wife both have legal...