Civil Code Section 1947.12 prohibits increasing the annual rent more than the cost of living for that locality plus 5%, up to a maximum increase...

The mortgage note is a contract, a promise to repay a debt by you and the other borrower. If the lender (or servicer) chooses to modify the note...

I am assuming that you are able to get information from your mom's first mortgage company without a problem? If not, explore the CA Survivor...

RESPA Regulation X, § 1024.41(k)(4) may be relevant: (4) Applications subject to appeal process: If a transferee servicer acquires the servicing...

Litigating without an attorney is akin to performing surgery on yourself. Anyone can sue anyone but it doesn't mean you will realize a good...

No competent attorney can advise or assist you without more information about your rights in the property (document review), an understanding of...

You can't act as your parents attorney. You have your own set of rights as a tenant. If you want to assert them, you need to file a responsive...

What you don't know, can hurt you. Expect more headache if you plan to try this case yourself. Hire an attorney or expect a poor outcome as a pro...

I had a case like this in LA involving a songwriter's ability to exempt her copyright to a song that I just heard on the Sirius radio, last week. ...

Regarding the second question is not a legal question. Borrowing is not just about "payment history". The answer depends on the "loan product"...