Questions answered by David John O'Connell

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Are those e-mails, letters and text messages enough evidence to show Court of her illegal entries? Thank you.

David's answer | Answered on December 13, 2015

Any landlord owes his/her tenant reasonable notice to enter your leasehold or rental. Usually, the amount of time is stated in the lease, but if...

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Wasn't there a home inspection that should have addressed this issue? Am I responsible for the old damage?

David's answer | Answered on December 04, 2015

At this point, you are negotiating just how much you will be paying. If you concede that the tree roots are the cause of the neighbor's...

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What is the typical range of referral fees when one attorney refers a client to another?

David's answer | Answered on November 26, 2015

Referral fees are a matter of considerable controversy in the legal profession; and, any attorney that pays those gratuities must be aware of the...

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Concerning giving a 60 day notice for vacating a rental property in Antioch CA

David's answer | Answered on November 26, 2015

There are any number o manners of service under CCP 1162, but if you fear the tenant, you are better advised to use a professional process server...

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Signed stipulation in mediation agreement with slumlord IM SUPPOSE TO VACATE SOON but am having major financial problem WHAT 2DO

David's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

If you raised the defenses you suggested in an unlawfult detainer proceeding; and, instead of pursuing the matter and the defenses you raise, you...

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Can I back out of Real Estate Contract if all contingencies have not been released

David's answer | Answered on October 15, 2015

Your question and narrative are contradictions. If "all contingencies have NOT been released" [emphasis added], all "contingencies including...

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I was foreclosed on years ago. How do I find out if it was done properly - that they followed the letter of the law(s)?

David's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

I agree with the comments of Messrs. Chen and Mankin, and add that if considerable time has passed as you say, even if you find a defect and...

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Permits for urgently needed residential roof replacement by non-owner

David's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

If you are your mother's only heir, about which your post is silent, the value of the estate and probably the mobile home may dictate what your...

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Can I buy land/house with section 8 in California?

David's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

It is possible, if you qualify, to apply Section 8 allowances to mortgage payments. There are many conditions and qualifications that you must...

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Error on contract of home.

David's answer | Answered on October 05, 2015

I agree with my fellow counsel: there is more going on here than you are telling us. Either you have concluded from the circumstances that...

David John O'Connell's Answers (241)

Are those e-mails, letters and text messages enough evidence to show Court of her illegal entries? Thank you.

Wasn't there a home inspection that should have addressed this issue? Am I responsible for the old damage?

What is the typical range of referral fees when one attorney refers a client to another?

Concerning giving a 60 day notice for vacating a rental property in Antioch CA

Signed stipulation in mediation agreement with slumlord IM SUPPOSE TO VACATE SOON but am having major financial problem WHAT 2DO

Can I back out of Real Estate Contract if all contingencies have not been released

I was foreclosed on years ago. How do I find out if it was done properly - that they followed the letter of the law(s)?

Permits for urgently needed residential roof replacement by non-owner

Can I buy land/house with section 8 in California?

Error on contract of home.