Are there any legal consequeces to renting out an unfinished house to tenants?

Yes. There can be both civil and criminal liability for the owner and the tenant, both from the standpoint of from the government (code...

How do I contest parking citation for permit that has yet to be distributed to me?

There is a procedure to appeal parking citations to the Superior Court, in your case, Alameda County. You may get a better result in Superior...

My usps package has been seized by the authorities. Criminal investigation underway ?

You should assume that a criminal investigation is underway. Contact a local criminal attorney immediately.

Yes. Typically, municipal codes allow anyone in possession or in control to be cited personally. As far as the liens against the property, this...

Am I criminally liable if I issue a Certificate of Occupancy if directed to do so by the City Council contrary to Municipal Code

It is always great to see a municipal employee that wants to follow the law and not politics. I would encourage you to speak to the public...

Most probably. Not only is a building permit required, but it may require planning approval.

Generally, the City has discretion in enforcing its code. Treat this very real problem as a political problem versus a legal problem. Contact...

What recourse do I have with a neightbor that keeps filing complaints with the county? Do I have to allow anyone on the property

As to the County of San Bernardino, you do not have to let them on the property without a warrant. However, if there is no violation, some people...

IS IT A VIOLATION OF THE LOS ANGELES FIRE CODE OR STATE FIRE CODE OR any code if apartment building with 10 units, has no means

Typically, if it's a newer development, a condition of approval is a Knox box that allows the Fire Department access. The California Fire Code is...

Private party noticed Health Code Violation , reported matter to City. City does not take action. Is there a cause for action ?

As the previous attorneys noted, there is no legal way to get a municipality to act. There may be a political way to get a City to act. Depending...