Do I continue to pay rent to my landlord during the sale or escrow of the home?

You must continue to pay rent to the current owner of the property, even though it is in escrow to sell. The escrow will close in the middle of...

Can I deduct money spent on condo improvements or remodeling when the condo is sold and the proceeds distributed?

As the beneficiary of the trust, you should have received what tax attorneys call a "step-up" in basis for the condo to the fair market value at...

You're asking a fairly straightforward question, but I think that the answer is not so straightforward. A real estate broker can only split...

Cancellation of debt? Harp modification

As for the cancellation of debt, the amount of debt that is cancelled must be included in your income for income tax purposes. You're going to get...

How to get my funds returned at Escrow?

I assume that you are the buyer in a real estate transaction in which you've deposited $25,000 as an earnest money deposit. Somehow, the purchase...

Can a Homeowners Association still file a Lien on your home if your home is paid off and protected in a family trust account?

Yes, your HOA can put a lien against your condo for unpaid dues. The fact that the condo is paid off does not protect it from liens and neither...

What kind of contracts would be needed to safeguard myself from any legal problems in future on realestate deal with friend

There are multiple ways to structure that transaction and the real estate, tax, and legal issues to consider are numerous. This forum is not...

What kind of attorney would I need to handle a breach of contract on a sale of a business and potential fraud case?

Litigation attorneys, and those specializing in business litigation, is the type of attorney that could handle this type of case. You can discuss...

Hello Dear Lawyers! Will you please help me with the question I have? I want to open small macaroons/cupcakes shop in LA...

The two main issues of forming a new business are choosing the right entity, if an LLC actually is the right entity for you. The second main issue...

Real Estate - can developer block my view in an unincorporated Los Angeles County area?

There are not any laws that specifically protect your right to a view, unless there you live in a planned community with a homeowners association...