Do I need a real estate attorney? Property manager potentially reneging on verbal agreement and sent bill to collections.

Generally, when you sign a lease in CA you are obligated to pay rent until the expiration date or termination of the lease by mutual agreement....

What kind of a attorney I need to hire for Business Fraud?

Based on the facts presented you need a attorney whose area of practice includes Civil Litigation. One of the jobs of a litigator is valuing the...

I went thru a divorce in 2009 in CA. I gave up our house to my wife in the settlement.

Mr. Price's answer is correct. If you have already deeded off the property, you have no further interest in it. If you have not, you must comply...

How do I calculate the amount of rent to withold from $2250 a month for a 4bdrm 2 bth house that has 2 bdrms,1 bthrm unusable?

Roger is absolutely correct! you potentially have fraud issues, a breach of the lease by the landlord and habitability issues that could well lead...

My friend who I've know for years wanted to go half on a business so I agreed and gave him 3,000 in cash for the deposit.

If you do not trust him, ask for the money back. Put it in writing and make certain he receives it. If he fails to return the funds within a...

It is virtually impossible to keep the price paid for a property private. Keeping ownership private is difficult as well. There is so much...

Can I sue my former tenant for past rent?

The assumption is that the tenant abandoned without notice. Were there damages to the property? Did he leave any personal property? Do you have a...

I have a tenant who lied about employment. He's stealing from other tenants and me. what can I do? He was hovering at desk las

It sounds like you may be sharing housing at Fresno State. The approach you take will depend on whether you are the landlord or a co-tenant. You...

Cont HELP! facts that this company was not liccensed to do the contract work were not known until Jan. by me and complaint filed

I do not fully understand your post. The inference is that you have work that was not completed by a contractor without a license. If that is...

Do I need a real estate lawyer?

You have an issue which requires both Real Estate and Probate knowledge or corroboration. The outcome will hinge on several issues including: 1)...