21-day failure to return deposit/provide accounting; what's my "bad faith" exposure?

I suggest that you send the tenant the $1,500. Your $1,000 in deductions is not worth the hassle. As required by California Civil Code section...

Anybody can help me out please, because I have a line of credit does the bank can take over my house ?

Yes, the bank can foreclose to sell your house if you are behind on your payments. You should be proactive in discussing your situation with...

Should I be concerned about legal threats over my landscaping decisions?

I agree with Mr. Spirtos. I would only add that if you are in an HOA, then you might have had to get permission to remove the trees.

Neighbor's evergreen tree needs trimming.

You can trim back the tree to the property line, so long as it doesn't harm the tree. Just let the neighbors know.

When 1 person gives up his 50% interest in a property to another who holds the other 50%in the property, is the notary public

Only the person giving up the 50% interest signs the deed. So the notary only needs that person's ID.

When two people own a home and one dies does the living person then becomes owner of the home?

Have an attorney review the deed to the home. If the home is held in joint tenancy, then when one co-owner dies, then the other co-owner will...

Selling investment property to settle lawsuit.

When you sell investment property, there are two different types of income, the recaptured depreciation, and the capital gain. It doesn't matter...

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Must a CC Sec. 1950.5 Notice be given a tenant in possession, after filing and service of an UD Complaint for past due rent,

As required by California Civil Code section 1950.5: within 21 days of a residential tenant moving out of the premises, the landlord must send the...

Each owner of a property has the right to possession of the property. Your brother cannot just lock you out. If you're on good terms, then have a...

While getting an estimate from a contractor to repair a foundation crack on my property

You cannot go after a previous previous owner because that owner did not have any duty to disclose anything to you. You bought the house 6 years...