You have a problem if the loan contingency remains until funding. You can demand removal of the appraisal contingency and demand COE if the time is...

Can a personal civil judgment be used to place a lein on my llc owned properties?

I agree with Ms. Ozols. An abstact of judgment acts as a lien against all real property in the name of the judgment debtor in the county of...

Defendants filed a MSJ before I had a chance to amend the complaint. What now?

You should file your Motion to Amend and a Motion for Further Discovery (if you think there is a chance) sooner rather than later. If your amended...

How do I file a Court Proceeding to Compel Arbitration as the Complainant?

I agree with my colleague, Mr. Yamshon, as to the court procedures. You say you initiated arbitration. If you submitted it to a provider like...

Small claims defendant made false statements

Small Claims Court decisions are generally final. You would have difficulty in bringing the same or substantially similar claim again. You don't...

How to respond to a Civil Complaint where I am not mentioned at all in the complaint except named as one of 3 defendants

I agree with Ms. Larkin. If you are named as a defendant and served with a lawsuit, you must file a response to the Complaint or a default judgment...

Why would defense prefer not to negotiate with a mediator, since they would not represent in trial?

There could be many reasons. It is not unusual for a party to wait until after a summary judgment motion is decided before agreeing to mediation....

How do I check if I owe back taxes for federal and/or state for California C corporation?

I agree with Mr. Givner. Hire a CPA to determine if you owe any tax and file a final tax return. The $800 minimum state tax applies whether the...

Trustee and tenant are not named on eviction of property that has been foreclosed and sold only the deceased prior owner

I agree that most unlawful detainer judgments include an order of possession for the owner as to all residents of the premises. The landlord has to...

Business license process

The first step is to file LLC Articles of Organization with the California Secretary of State (Form LLC-1). That forms the LLC entity. You will...