Can I address new flooring in a rental agreement in the same manner as I address interior paint?

I agree with my colleague above. Your lease should provide for recovery of damages to the unit, not ordinary wear and tear. E.g., if spackle is...

If UD was not Dismissed by Landlord, can Landlord use the filed UD the following month?

I agree with Michael. You should have an attorney review your settlement agreement and previous UD if you are attempting to salvage it. At best,...

Creating a corporation in California

I agree with the answers above. The specific number of shares issued at outset, when held by a sole owner, has little legal significance (so long...

I agree with my colleagues above. Memorandums of Agreement have a narrow purpose--namely notice to other parties of the agreement. If you need an...

Can my sister grant her share of her interest in the house we own to me even though there is still a mortgage on the property?

Mr. Wolff has highlighted a concern--if your transfer between co-tenants constitutes a sale under your mortgage, it will likely trip a due-on-sale...

What legal actions can my tenant take against me for breaking a 1 year lease contract?

Sorry to hear this. Based on what you have said, you will need to negotiate with your tenant, and both agree on terms to terminate the lease. You...

Smoking Neighbor

Difficult to say. You probably tried talking to them. This is the first step, in a neighborly way. If you have a homeowners association, you could...

It depends on the extent of the flagged unpermitted construction. If it can be argued the entire unit was not rentable, then tenants have...

Adverse possession ?

Probably not, unless you have a predecessor with a potential claim in adverse possession, who transferred their interest to you (known as...

Can HOA bill me for damage that are not my fault

For now, I would rest easy, unless an HOA Board Member, agent, or your neighbor has suggested that you are responsible. However, this is a reminder...

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