I own a condo in San Jose, CA. Can an HOA force me to use the construction company of their choice and do minimal repairs?

The HOA should be hiring a construction defects attorney. The HOA Bylaws and Rules may govern how the defective workmanship issue is handled, and...

Have my [some pregnant] co-workers and I been improperly exposed to hazardous fumes or products during a flooring installation?

Your first stop is to see a doctor, and determine whether you have been injured. Contact your employer's HR department and report the unsafe...

Is property management permitted by law to charge comparable rent for renovated vs. unrenovated units within the same complex?

Unfortunately, no city in San Mateo County is rent controlled. The rent that may be charged is whatever the market will bear. Help find her...

Is there a time limit for the landord's attorney to follow up after I file an answer to demand a jury trial and MSC?

What is your goal? If it is to stay where you are for the time being, then wait and do nothing. Why would you want a trial quickly? If you can,...

How do I serve "3 day notice to pay or quit" to a couple signed the lease? their lease expired and is on month to month.

Your question does not state whether the renters are in breach of their lease. If they breached a covenant or have not paid their rent then a...

I have been living in a house with the owner, and I pay rent every month. I was a week late, and now he wants to evict me.

It sounds as if you paid your rent late and the landlord accepted it, so you are OK for now. Don't tell your landlord but he must give you a...

If I were to have a contract drafted that gave me a first right of refusal to buy a house at market rate, then the owner sold...

All of this will depend on the strength of the contract between X and Y. I think you have your X's and Y's mixed up. The question is what rights...

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Can a landlord evict me without having a court hearing?

You have not given enough information. Have you been served with a Notice by the landlord? Have you been served with a Unlawful Detainer lawsuit?...

I live in illegal unit. My room is next to the garage on the same floor, except there is a wall that separates my unit from the

Notify the building department about the illegal unit. Move out. Hire an attorney and sue for wrongful eviction.

Do I need real estate attorney?

Ms. Woodark is correct about providing the tenant itemized details about charges the tenant should incur for damaging the premises and the proper...