I own a property with a family member under joint tenancy. I have power of attorney. Can I sell the property without his consent
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Answered on December 12, 2019
The power of attorney may - depending on the wording, etc. - give you bare legal authority to sell the property. However, anyone acting under a...
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For an eviction, is there any thing the tenant can do to not be locked out? I’m the landlord so I need the eviction to occur.
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Answered on December 11, 2019
You or your attorney (if you are represented) should receive notice from the tenant if the tenant makes an ex parte application for a stay (e.g....
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I was asked to occupy a house by a house owner who resides in another town to keep it lived in as occupied rent free what rights
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Answered on December 11, 2019
Although the arrangement is a bit ambiguous, it sounds like you were a tenant at will. If so, you would be entitled to written notice under Civil...
1) What happens if the tenant is not home at the time of the eviction? Will the sheriff do the lockout?
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Answered on December 11, 2019
The sheriff should place you in possession whether or not the tenant is home. You should have a locksmith on hand to immediately change the...
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How do I find out my landlords home owners insurance?
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Answered on December 11, 2019
You should simply make a claim against the landlord, or sue. It is up to the landlord to then submit the claim to insurance.
Ultimately,...
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How do I give a 30 day notice to vacate/lease termination?
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Answered on December 11, 2019
You should hire a local landlord-tenant attorney to draft and serve the notice, and to follow up as necessary.
Unless the tenancy is going to be...
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What documents do I need to let tenant's brother into the apartment? Tenant has had major stroke.
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Answered on December 11, 2019
I am re-posting this under probate law. However, I believe that you would ideally want to see a durable power of attorney or a court order...
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If tenants break lease several months early, can remaining rent for outstanding months be deducted from the security deposit?
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Answered on December 10, 2019
You need to timely account for the deposit within the deadline specified in Civil Code Section 1950.5, and can deduct for unpaid rent. If the...
I am on the deed our house caught on fire in January 2019.
We got a Citation on the house my sister is primary on the mortgage?
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Answered on December 10, 2019
If you are an owner of record, you are responsible too - it doesn't matter who is paying the mortgage.
You should promptly follow up with the...
I found my tenant made some arrangement in the garage and someone is living and cooking inside?
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Answered on December 10, 2019
The use of the garage as living space probably violates multiple provisions of your lease, including restrictions on nuisances and...
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