Can a seller keep the earnest deposit if my financing doesn't go through on a house?
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Answered on October 06, 2014
The short answer is yes, but the Seller will have some hurdles. Since you are dealing with agents then they are likely using CAR forms. These forms...
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We live in California & want to buy my mom's house but keep our tax exposure (cap gains & prop tax) low. How can we do this?
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Answered on March 12, 2013
The property tax question is easy in California. There is a parent-child exclusion from reassessment so it does not matter how or when you...
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Tenant paying partial rent and lease expiring; 3 Day Notice NOW or wait until lease expires; Sue for late fees and back rent?
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Answered on March 12, 2013
You might be wasting your money to go after an unlawful detainer (UD) since the hearing will probably be after she vacates the property. If she...
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If we have a lease until August can the landlords make us sign a new one just because my brother moved in temporarily?
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Answered on March 13, 2012
This is a bit confusing. The landlord appears to have authorized the additional tenant without letting you know the rent would be increased. I...
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I received a letter from the housing authority stating I'm in breach of contract
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Answered on March 07, 2012
The housing authority provisions are pretty strict and I typically try to get homeowners to purchase without their assistance for this very reason....
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Do I need a real estate attorney?
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Answered on March 06, 2012
In short, yes you should get an attorney. This is very complicated and you may not be able to recover anything even though the HOA has done...
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Renters say they can no longer pay rent. House is active short sale. foreclosure postponed for 30 days. Can I legally evict?
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Answered on October 11, 2011
Be very careful about evicting a tenant if you are in foreclosure. Some judges can come down very harshly on landlords that are accepting rent but...
Can I have a tenant arrested for making a false police report about anothet tenant?
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Answered on August 02, 2011
You may want to talk to an attorney about a tort case involving false arrest/imprisonment. When a person makes a report to a police officer and...
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As co-beneficiaries of a duplex, is co-name change on the deed filed with the county assessors office all that's required?
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Answered on August 02, 2011
This question is a bit confusing. Beneficiaries are usually the lender under a deed of trust. I assume you mean co-owners. As long as the owners...
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DOES CCP 580B IN CALIFORNIA GIVE PROTECTION IN A FORCLOSURE TO A ORIGINAL PURCHASE MONEY LOAN ON A SINGLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL
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Answered on March 17, 2011
Well...maybe. But there are some issues to take into account. 580b says te following
"given to a lender to secure repayment of a loan which was...
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