Under CA Civil Code section 1950.5, does a rental agreement the same as a lease?

A rental agreement and a lease are the same thing for the purposes of civil code 1950.5. I would see a local lawyer or legal aid regarding your...

Be careful with this, your tenants may be able to force you to refund the rent paid if you did not have an occupancy permit.

How can I get out of a commercial land lease do to construction affecting my business?

It may be possible. To know for sure you need to have the lease reviewed. Many commercial leases have clauses that require reasonable cooperation...

You can handwrite a will if you wish. You will need to comply with the witness requirements. If you own property I would strongly encourage seeing...

How can my son get his settlement money from the lawyer that insist on putting the money on annuity and into the trust?

It depends on the terms of the settlement. It is possible that the money is required to be placed in a trust. This is common in cases where someone...

Real estate transaction

I agree with Mr. Areshenko, your signature on the release of deposit makes this a difficult case. As you mentioned you did sign by mistake and...

If the agent that helped me sell my home had a secret relationship with the buyer what steps do I take to prove this?

You have 1, 3, or 4 years depending on what your damages are and what you sue for. I would contact an attorney soon given the 3 year mark.

Can a tenant charge us for back rent if our studio was not permitted?

Please see a local landlord attorney asap. The penalty for renting out an unpermitted unit can include having to pay back some/all the rent collected.

My questions below: 1. is this a professtional malpractice 2. is this a good case

If he is not licensed you have a good claim against him. If he is licensed your claim is different but still good depending on exactly what was...

Can I file charges for stealing my property and money

the first step is to consult with a local trust attorney for advice. I agree with Ms. Healy and you do have options. I would do this soon.