What is the total approximate cost of having an attorney draw up the legal document to purchase a condo in Orange County CA?

The Answer is simply that it is negotiable. A simple contract is easy, especially for any attorneys/brokers (some are both, like myself) with...

The Answer is simply that it is negotiable. A simple contract is easy, especially for any attorneys/brokers (some are both, like myself) with...

Tenant visit the previous house without permission, what is legal responsibility for this?

Yeah - a "trespass" likely occurred here, but so what??? People often forget there's two elements required in most every lawsuit: 1) that someone...

Do I need an attorney?

You need a lawyer ASAP. Many states allow for a "deficiency judgement." I.e. where the borrower can be liable for the full loan, even if the...

I am selling a property and a lis pendens (notice of pendency of action) is filed against it by opposing counsel. I motioned the

There's missing information here. I cannot tell if this was done Pro Per, or if you are a lawyer acting on behalf of a client. You say you...

You're describing a very common issue. It's not just smoke - the same outcome applies to noise, parties, and anything where people have to live...

Are apartment mgrs. allowed to negotiate rent increases (or give discounts for noise) for some tenants but not others?

Iffy. While countless factors can legitimately impact your monthly rent and/or temporary credits, none of those factors can be based on your race,...

We just moved out of a home in Laguna Hills, CA that we rented for the past 8 years and are being charged for repainting.

Check your initial lease - the law was changed a few years back to allow landlords to "return to the original condition," where the law used to...

You won't get any refund and can stay through the time you've paid. Since you have a little time, you should certainly request a "final walk...

I am thinking of buying a duplex and one of the units was a victim of a drive-by shooting. Do I need to inform future tenants?

Always, always best to err on the side of over-disclosing. Most disclosure laws apply to sales, but some are specific to renters as well (i.e....