Damage from a public tree to personal property, ie broken main water pipeline to my townhouse. Town rejected the claim.

Why isn't the HOA pursuing this? Isn't the main on common property?

It already sounds as if your neighbor would raise a ruckus. Before adding the trellis, you should consult your local city or county ordinance to...

My HOA asking me now toremove the ficus tree that was planted 30 years ago by the previous owner who sold to me three years ago.

More information is required. Is the tree creating a dangerous condition to a portion of the common area? Is it creating extra work to maintain...

We own a piece of land in california. It is split up into four APNs and two of the four are considered "not legal".

Without more information, it is impossible to properly answer this question. Who says that two of the lots are "not legal?" A city? County? It...

I closed escrow ( short sale) on a single family home in Fontana California. The occupants refuse to pay rent or vacate.

During your escrow period, were you aware of these occupants? Were they renters at the time, or are the occupants the original (short-selling)...

I agree with Attorney Wong. However, if the amount in controversy is $10,000 or less, considering suing in small claims court. Often, the real...

How do I go about informing the probate court that the trustee is mishandling trust money?

You are correct, this is a complicated matter. In order to answer the basic question, you need to file a petition with the court seeking an...

If I issued a bond to secure a TRO, and lost the preliminary injunction, are attorney fees deductible as damages or liabilities?

I agree with Attorney Mashal that more information is needed. However, usually a foreclosing bank's attorney's fees are wrapped into the opening...

In a 2bedroom2bathroom unit where there is a lease. How does the fact that one of the bathrooms is not registered effect the...

I am not quite sure of your question, but I think Attorney Wong has a good handle on the L.A. ordinances. I want to comment on one other aspect of...

Contesting a will that was put in probate that isn't the last will & testament? how much would this cost?

Whenever one talks about a will (or trust) contest, one needs to understand the value of the Estate that may be fought over. If the amount in...