Before putting the house on the Market, we discovered a substantial lien that was based upon a fraudulent Deed of Trust What now

You should promptly consult a real estate attorney in your area. Bring all relevant documents to the consultation. Some of the issues you should...

Tenant and Landlord Dispute in Rental Apartments and Real estate Law

Other counsel have raised appropriate issues. You may have statute of limitation issues, and you may have problems establishing your personal...

Setting up a S-Corp for Real Estate owned in a different state

Since this entity will apparently be engaged in business solely in Florida, you should not have to register in California. Registering in...

Request asking for extension of time to answer to a motion, do we do a motion for the request?

Other counsel have described your options to attempt to get a stipulation or continue the motion by an ex parte application. However, the opposing...

The original writ of execution is not used for service since it will be kept by or turned over to the Sheriff and subsequently to the court. ...

How to remove a house judgment lien?

Although there are procedures available in bankruptcy which may permit removal of liens, filing or even completion of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy...

California Code of Civil Procedure section 761.030(b) permits a defendant to disclaim any claim of title in an answer, or suffer a judgment to be...

Shortsale offers

It is important to make appropriate disclosures to any potential buyer. The issues would have to be addressed at some stage in the transaction,...

Broker failed to include security deposit in escrow instruction.

This question probably cannot be properly answered on a site such as this. To determine your rights, it is necessary to review your purchase...

In California, must the seller of real property, or the seller's agent or broker, provide copies of permits to buyer on request?

As indicated in another answer, the seller is obligated to provide disclosures in the mandatory Transfer Disclosure Statement. However, depending...