Sublease without landlord consent, landlord keeps deposit?

Agreed. California law regulates the reasons why a landlord can deduct from a security deposit. Breaching the lease agreement because of subleasing...

What steps should I take to protect myself and minimize financial damages against me?

I've written a good guide for this exact situation. Keep open dialogue with your landlord and explain your situation. To minimize your damages, you...

Speak with an attorney and have the attorney review the contract. However, typically, just because something isn't numbered doesn't mean the...

What kind of attorney can be of help with a land easement offer in Texas?

Correct. Speak with an attorney in Texas that understands easement laws in Texas. Real property law is very jurisdiction specific so an attorney in...

This is common throughout the industry. I myself, as a licensed realtor have sold my own property to save on commission costs. While this is ok,...

Can I foreclose on a property using only a quick claim form or must I utilize a title company & pay for all their paperwork?

You'll definitely need a title company, especially if you plan to sell the property in the future after foreclosure. The concern here is that the...

I'm renting a condo under a 1 year lease. There is constant noise coming from upstairs between approximately 3 a. m and 10 p. m.

HOA is the correct next step. However, unless these noises are outside of the normal "noises" for living, there is nothing much a HOA can do. I...

I was sent an email by a person I house sat for that they will press charges if I don't refund them $150. Can they do that?

There is no criminal activity in what you described. Furthermore, it is up to the prosecutor to press charges, not the lady, so her threat that she...

If I live out of the country, is it the law that I must have a Property Manager for my rental property?

I have never encountered such laws. In California, as long as you own the property, you are allowed to manage your own property regardless of where...

Evicting an unruly tenant that harasses other neighbors and makes chronic calls to the police.

If the problem is serious enough to the point where it may be dangerous or effecting other tenant's habitability, you may want to consider the...

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