I think the HOA is under no legal duty to install surveillance cameras unless you can show that this the current "standard of care" to protect...

We purchased a home 7.5 years ago and have found a few large cracks in the foundation. Can we sue the sellers for the repair?

In order to state a claim, you must be able to allege all of the elements for non-disclosure, intentional and/or negligent. You have to plead...

Can a HELOC loan (line of credit) against which I have repaid and borrowed come after me after they approve short sale in CA?

Code of Civil Procedure Sec. 580e is intended to apply to all junior lienholders that participate in a short sale, on the sale of 1-4 residential...

Got a 30 day notice (mid month) What am I responsible for?

If you have paid rent through June, and you are asked on June 16 to vacate by July 16, you should not feel any obligation to stay beyond June 30,...

Can an EX-Spouse get a Home loan Modification and extend my loan nine more years on a joint Mortgage??

The answer to this would best be given by Family Law attorney, preferably one who practices in your county and who can give you an idea of what...

Do surveyor's doing subdivision work and recording a parcel map have any obligation to disclose that to contiguous neighbors?

More important than the notice issue is getting your own survey (maybe sharing the cost with affected neighbors) so that you can record it and...

Can I deny a potential renter for my condo based on a bad feeling that I am getting from them?

Agreed. Make sure your file is documented, as your reasons may be called into question later on. Your conversations should be noted by date, and...

Can i refinance an investment property without the signature of other person on deed?

If there is no other description of title on the deed where there are 2 or more owners, the law in California assumes tenancy in common as to...

I am searching for law to hold my real estate agent liable for failure to disclose/misrepresentation re Commercial property.

There are two general bodies of law governing brokers; one is fiduciary duty and the other is negligence. Sometimes they overlap. Fiduciary duty...

Can I lose my earnest money deposit - real estate transaction?

Depends on whether you are still within your contingency period, especially the financing contingency. You need an attorney to advise you based on...