My real estate broker is telling me that my offer to buy real estate violates California Civil Code 1950.5 – Security Deposits.

Your question doesn't make sense since a security deposit the tenant's money not the Seller's. It must be returned to the tenant according to law,...

Do I need a Real Estate lawyer or a Contract lawyer?

You need a contract lawyer who is experienced in real estate transactions; in general I agree with my colleague, however it is all dependent on...

Good morning, my question relates to the deed of a home. To add another person to the deed would require both parties who are

Generally whoever is on title would be the grantor, and that is who signs, and signatures must be notarized. There are more than tax concerns...

Can a franchiser advise (enforce) a franchisee to clear payment for services ?

I agree with my colleagues and add that you should definitely notify the Franchisor, who may very well put some pressure on the franchisee, but I...

If I have an FHA loan can i transfer title to someone else within 4 months of obtaining the loan?

Any Grant Deed signature must be notarized in order to be recorded so unless she is a notary or has a friend willing to commit fraud by putting a...

What Article of the Uniform Commercial Code governs the perfection of a security interest on real property in California?

If you have a security interest in a Note that is secured by a deed of trust that is referred to as "Chattel Paper". (meaning of the person who is...

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So I want list my friend as a member of my LLC, but he's on unemployment. Should I wait for his benefits to expire?

Agree with both my colleagues and add the following. First, single member LLC absolutely affords liability protection as long as you keep all...

What type of lawyer do I need to speak with?

Grandma can transfer to mother, file the exemption claim form, then mother can transfer to you, and you file the exemption claim form. You can have...

Can anyone put their name on title of property of an incompetant person?

If your sister become successor trustee by reason of the declared incapacitation of mother (via court order), then she would be able to sign...

How is GRANT DEED important?

First of all a Grant Deed MUST be notarized to be valid. The relatives will not be able to record it without it being notarized (the recorders...