There is both a loan and appraisal contingency among many others in the standard residential purchase agreement. You state that the buyer removed...

It is not necessary to be named on a deed to have an interest in the property you are both selling and the one you may be buying. You need to...

What should I do with a lawyer letter received from our HOA about CC&R violation?

I would recommend that you take the letter seriously and if you think their request is unreasonable retain a lawyer to represent you. Ignore at...

Real Estate, California. Can seller withhold deposit money when house purchase agreement is cancelled?

Escrow needs both parties to agree in order to release the funds. They are an independent party. I agree with the other attorneys -- get your...

Can I void contract if seller agent (dual agent) add "Seller never lived at this property" to disclosure? Real Estate, Closing

There are different disclosure requirements for an individual that never lived in the property because their knowledge of the property is more...

What is your damage and how do you know your property was damaged by this disclosure. Yes you are correct that the agent should not have disclosed...

Edwards spells it out correctly. The owner makes the decision to accept or reject the offer. There are many reasons, not just financial why an...

Can a real estate agent hire a security company to keep the belongings secured in his or her open house in California?

Why would you think they could not? Security at an open house is important. Many agents will use other agents at their open house to police the...

Tenant Unlawful Detainer Response Question

I agree with Attorney Scott Carpenter’s response.

Before you do anything challenge your neighbor's conclusion that your fence is 2 feet on your side. Did he have it surveyed? My experience in...