Splitting the proceeds from the sale of a house with boyfriend, capital gains tax question.

The rules regarding capital gains tax will depend on the ownership interest of the individual who receives money. In this case, your boyfriend did...

Can building owners who live illegally in their commercial building restrict the tenants normal business activities?

Your lease is the contract which governs your rights and responsibilities on the property. Your legal recourse is to seek enforcement of the lease...

I have a 9 month apartment lease. Before the lease ends do I have to give any notice to the landlord?

Normally, a lease will require you to give a certain amount of notice to the landlord whether you intend to renew or not renew the lease. However,...

Stepmother died..stepchildren left everything...any recourse? My father has 5 daughters, she has 2 adopted sons. Any recourse?

A trust is a document that can be revocable or irrevocable. A revocable living trust is an instrument which can be modified or revoked by the...

Can I be taxed on tips I didn't make?

The IRS mandates that you pay taxes on all income wherever situation unless there is a specific exception which allows for delayed payment of...

Do I need to file new Trust Do I need to file new Trust Deed with LA County recorder ?

A deed of trust generally secured a loan that is taken out at a specific date. If you are making a new loan, it is best to make a new deed of...

How much can i charge a tentant for labor cost for replacing dry wall and light fixtures?

In general, you are entitled to the money that it takes to replace your work product. This amounts to the amount of money it would cost to hire a...

Are tenants in California required to paint the house before leaving or doing the landscaping?

CA Civil Code S1950.5 provides that a security deposit may be withheld for damages to a property for damage caused by a tenant when that damage is...

A short sale will negatively affect your credit and you may be liable for income tax for the amoun tof debt forgiven. By doing a short sale,...

Enter your question here. e.g., Do I need a real estate attorney?Can i take back an power of attorney i signed.

A power of attorney is a document that gives another person power to act for the signor. However, the easiest way to avoid receiving money and...