My neighbor does not want to share the cost to replace an old wooden boundary fence which fell to our side. We live in Californi

Good fences make good neighbors, I would try again to talk to her or perhaps send a simple letter to her home. I would not resort to a lawsuit at...

Do I have grounds to sue

You can always sue, the real issue is can you recover. A lawsuit for failing to disclose known defects is not complex in most respects. Obtaining...

Each state has laws regarding surplus funds from the foreclosure. I am sorry but you may need to consult with an attorney in each state you plan on...

Anything as homeowners to get rid of criminal neighbors that are renters?

Illegal sale of drugs is not something a lawyer on this site would likely be able to help you with. I would think your first call should be to the...

When I demolish my (non-residential) building, what duties do I owe the owner of the building next door?

Permits, Insurance, Notices, and Due Diligence over anyone that you hire, Your city and demo contractor should be able to point you in the right...

If you are doing this as a business model I highly recommend taking the time to consult with an experienced real estate attorney. I just finished...

Need help removing a non responding 1/3 owner of a property

Many will offer a payment schedule for you with some proceeds from the sale if you have equity. I am sorry to say but 10k is not an unreasonable...

As a real estate agent in Santa Clara County, can I legally give my client a closing gift worth $100 or is the limit $25?

A simple answer is yes. You may be thinking of referral fees and RESPA. You would need to clear that it is a gift. If you agreed in advance or had...

To answer your question in a word no. In general deed to not have to be notarized at all. IF you want the protection of recording your deed at the...

I have a judgment against me. The creditor put a lien on my house. Now, he filed a Notice of Appeal. Does the lien remain?

from a practical point of view it may not be worth the fight. You should make an honest assessment of what you were sued for, what is the judgment...