Is it a crime?

Your rental unit is required to have a carbon monoxide alarm. Does it have one? You can request the PG&E come to inspect your oven. They...

Do i have the power to take the tenants to court if I need to?

Yes, as the owner of the property you will be in privity of estate with the tenants as the successor in interest to the former landlord to be able...

I am in Probate for a real property left by the deceased who died intestate.

I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have an option for you: you can have your brother sell his interest to you by offering your brother...

Before you escalate your case further, do you think that you may benefit from the services of a mediator? You can have a neutral third party come...

I have a old building built in the early 1900's. Would the city have drawings or plans with what was

First try the city building and safety or planning department for permits or building records. The county assessor's office would also have a...

I know someone who owns a apartment building and wanted to split one of the apartments into two units by adding a bathroom and

All of this work requires permits and the city can require that the property be brought up to the current building codes for plumbing, and possibly...

Former landlord hasn't returned my security deposit after 31 days. How can I get it back? She says she doesn't have the money.

First, write a demand letter to the landlord for the return of your security deposit. Second, file a small claims case for your security deposit...

Ocwen Mortage Services is forcing insurance on me, making my escrow go higher but I already have insurance!

First, please verify with USAA that they are properly giving notice that you are insured. Second, write a demand letter requesting a refund of...

UD - Trial Setting

If the tenants remain in possession of the premises and you have properly terminated the tenancy with notice, then possession is at issue. By...

The fastest way to get a tenant to move it to offer cash for keys. Do that today. Get the agreement in writing with a specific date that the...