Is is it possible to open the restaurant for a grand opening if the sale was not completed? unclosed escrow?

If the escrow has not closed because approval was never given by the State for transfer then you may still be the owner of the restaurant and the...

Can I get a FINRA arbitration judgment confirmed in California courts based only on a blanket agreement to arbitrate?

You will need a copy of the arbitration agreement and a copy of the award. Unless the agreement or the award provide otherwise, you should be...

Building inspector wants to see basement to see if there is a illegal apartment unit there .

If work was done without building permits or in violation of the building code they can require that those violations be corrected, which could...

In general, a contract can be created via an email exchange if certain requirements are met, and if the contract is not of a kind where more...

Is it legal to build bedrooms without doors /windows that lead to the outside of the building? Are HOA's liable in any way?

Typically the building code requires bedrooms to have exterior windows of a certain size to permit access or egress in case of emergency. But...

Do we have any legal recourse at this time?

If you contracted directly with the owners you may still have time left to record a mechanics lien. If you record a mechanics lien, you have to...

Do I need a property manager license? Can I pay referral commission (x% of my commission) to realtors to grow my business?

What is your question, exactly? It appears that some of these activities would require a broker's license, and/or possibly a contractor's license.

Hello Time to process a CSLB investigation.

What he needs is representation during the investigation process, so he doesn't say or admit or do anything that will screw himself down the road,...

Glass contractor performed unsatisfactory work but is threatening legal action if we don't pay the final balance.

This is obviously not a building code issue or a question of whether the work is in accordance with the plans or the terms of the contract, so it...

Your work must include at least two trades, other than framing or carpentry.