Howard Dorsey Hall's Answers (17)

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CA Lis Pendens - Is it case & party specific or subject property specific?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

Case specific. I had a similar situation where a prior lis pendens was argued to be notice of a later action and judgment. We found that when an...

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If me and girlfriend bought a house together and she stopped paying her half of mortgage, is she responsible for paying it back?

Howard's answer | Answered on March 04, 2014

Assuming there is no written agreement, a partition action would be required; now that the property has SOLD, that partition action would basically...

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A question to Attorneys and Property Managers regarding Tenant / Landlord Issue for a rental house in Los Angeles County

Howard's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

I agree - this is a win-win. Assuming it was done right! The PERMIT is key here, to make sure the electrical was done correctly (and won't create...

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I'm a landlord who needs to sell a home that tenants are living in.They have a 2 year lease. How much notice do I need to give?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Is the lease assignable, by you as landlord to the new owner? Look at the lease and see if it prohibits (or permits) an assignment. Most...

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Do the prelitigation procedures (Civil Code 6000 - 6150) apply to construction defects on a small apartment bldg. (< 6 units)?

Howard's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Civil Code Section 895, et seq. (also known as "SB800") provides building standards and prelitigation requirements for "original construction...

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File a lawsuit for privacy invasion? What can i do

Howard's answer | Answered on January 29, 2014

I don't know how large the opening is, or what you can do to block it, but that certainly is a great suggestion. If you cannot block the opening,...

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Our HOA is replacing our 3 foot fences and refusing to pay for an upgrade that we currently have to make our fence whole.

Howard's answer | Answered on January 28, 2014

I have seen this issue with window coverings, shades and awnings in condos. When the HOA paints or stuccos a wall, they must to return that wall...

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