What is a small HOA to do if: The managing agent quits, the HOA is broke and has no $ for attorney? Where to turn?

The board should first look into the applicable Davis Stirling Act statutes, as well as the Association's Bylaws and CC&R's concerning...

Landlord tenant

The “Illegal Rental” affects both landlord and tenant. Potential consequences for an illegal rental situation: units are removed from the rental...

Land lord tenant

You should seriously consider retaining a landlord/tenant attorney or try to obtain assistance from a legal aid entity so that the Unlawful...

Can a tenant renting an apartment be forced to carry renters insurance?

Owners are not prohibited from requiring their tenants to carry insurance in residential leases. Most agreements include language that merely...

Served tenant a 60 day notice to move out

There are quite a few, but the most common are breach of warranty of habitability, needed repairs not made by landlord, discrimination,...

Can I evict a tenant that isn't paying rent?

If you purchased the property and the tenant refused to vacate and/or sign a lease with you to pay rent, then you would have the ability to provide...

As a tenant, am I responsible for paying for the replacement of our dishwasher?

Independent of the lease provision, reasonable wear and tear per Civil Code section 1950.5 would lead me to conclude that you are not responsible...

I need an experienced lawyer in real estate who has expertise on HOA rules and regulations.

Additional facts and a review of the CC&R's/Bylaws would be necessary in order for a real estate lawyer to assist you and/or provide specific legal...

I was renting a room on a m2m basis. Was scheduled to move out July 31, and my roomate/landlord told me to leave today. Legal?

You should review Civil Code section 1950.5, and if you desire specific legal advice consult with a landlord/tenant attorney as soon as possible...

Without having more specific facts as to why your original 90 day notice was "insufficient", I cannot provide any general recommendations. ...