Can the seller of a house demand the earnest money if at the end of the contracted escrow period the conditions have not been me

The Seller can request the release of the deposit from escrow if you are in breach of the contract. If there is an unmet contingency (ie. loan,...

Who should pay for replacement fence, on top of a block retaining wall, inside property line of Prop A, Prop B needs for pool?

The parcel B owner should approach the parcel A owner to discuss an equitable division of the cost of the new fence (parcel B should pay more since...

Does unclean hands doctrine apply to bar cause of action assigned from plaintiff to a co-defendant?

Unclean hands could certainly be asserted as an affirmative defense to the claim. Whether it will bar the claim is highly uncertain and will...

In northern California, I and my daughter inherited the property we live on as Joint Tenants instead of Tenants in Common.

You can break the joint tenancy by deeding your undivided one half interest from you as joint tenant to you as tenant in common. You should seek...

NV LLC now doing business in CA - what is needed?

It sounds like you need to register your NV LLC as a foreign entity with the California Secretary of State's office. You will also need to license...

Short Sale Vs Loan Modification

Unless you Aunt has a contractual "out" she is bound to perform the contract. If she does not it is possible that the disappointed Buyer could...

As a cal r e broker-i sold a bank reo property to a client 4 years ago-he resold property-new buyers sued for non-disclosure-

You should consult an attorney. There may be statutes of limitation that would bar this claim. Banks selling REO property typically have very...

Easement needed, created, filed, California. I own a property on a hill and share property with my lower neighbor, he will

You will want a lawyer to prepare the grant of the easement. You will also need a surveyor to prepare the legal description of the area of the...

As a contractor, do I have to assign my present license or apply for a new contractor's license if I incorporate?

It is my understanding that you can keep your individual license active and also be the qualifier for the corporation. I believe you have to...

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Can I add a cause of action(s) and increase the amount of damages when filing a Third Amended Complaint?

If your legal theories and claims for damages are supported by the facts you are free to add them.