Do I need to register for an EIN if I will be working as an independent contractor?

Get an EIN. Although a sole proprietor (SP) who never hires an employee is not REQUIRED to have one it is a VERY good idea. First, for any SP an...

Do I have to pay 40% on estate taxes on my POD account on a estate worth over 30 million dollars?

As for your specific question the answer is YES. PODs and TODs are classified as "non probate assets". However, the concept of probate can be...

My landlord refuses to reimburse for repairs, do I have a good small claims case? What evidence should I bring to court?

Most standard leases include a time to "cure" which is a reasonable time you must give the landlord to address a repair issue (which is not an...

Must landlord return rent and security deposit on house we never moved into due to flea infestation?

An infestation renders a home uninhabitable under CA law. Once you file a lawsuit you can force him to produce the records regarding the pest...

A "friend" of my brother-n-law's refuses to leave after spending a couple of weeks on his couch.

Unfortunately San Diego police will not remove trespassers who could (however unreasonably) make a claim of residency. Since a lease to stay can...

What does it take to have a strong rent retaliation case?

You would need to speak to a real estate litigator about the specifics of your case to get a good idea regarding whether the landlords actions are...

I am unable to sell my home due to the disgusting home next door to me. He is a hoarder and foul odors are coming into my house

City of San Diego e.g. building dept and/or city attorney office is very unlikely to weigh in your situation without media attention or other...

It is very common for HOAs to violate their own rules and act with impunity. Nonetheless, I strongly agree with prior assessment that the task of...

Does hoa have right to impose daily fines?

It appears likely that the term woodwork could easily apply to the trim of the garage frame. You should immediately send a letter asking for...

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION ISNT SITTING WELL.

Unfortunately, this story has become surprisingly common place in San Diego where I practice. Some good news is if the new buyers got a loan it is...