How do I get a Certificate of Occupancy?

You have what is commonly referred to as a "bootleg" unit; a dwelling unit that is unpermitted. Yes, you will have to get a permit in order to get...

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Does a judge have rights to award a jury and later dismiss with jury and make his own decision

Yes. The tenant presented his or her case and, without even the landlord presenting its case, the judge found that no reasonable jury could reach a...

How do I buy a house from the bank when there is a deed in someone elses name?

My colleagues are correct; the safer course of action is to walk-away and, this type of litigation does costs thousands of dollars. That said . . ....

Can my ex-BF sue me for 50% of home expenses on a home that we jointly own if there is no co-ownership agreement in place?

It seems like your ex had possession and control over the property for the last seven years. He rented the property out, collected the rent, paid...

Can my step-children fight me in court for their perceived inheritance? Property was left with my name on it.

There are four elements for a valid joint tenancy with right-of-survivorship: (1)Time - the co-owners must acquire the property at the same time;...

If you have not turned in the keys after moving can they charge you as if you were still in the apartment??

Generally speaking, by having the keys to the apartment you were still exercising possession and control of the unit. The management company has to...

How can I stop a trustee sale set for April 29th

The current law in California, pursuant to the Home Owner Bill of Rights (“HBOR”), states that if the mortgage servicer approves the borrower’s...

I strongly recommend that you contact an experienced real estate lawyer to assist you with all of this. You should have a review done of the...

Alternative theories can be pled given the facts of a particular case, so it is possible to plead both fraud and breach of contract in a given...

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How can I get my mortgage company to stop telephoning me for past due payments while I'm in process of doing a short sale?

Write a letter requesting that the mortgage company stop telephoning you and send all communication via regular U.S. Mail. Under the Fair Debt...