I live in Illinois. I own some land in CA that I'd like to give my nephew. Must I travel to California and notarize the deed?

California law allows out-of-state notaries to acknowledge deeds. You need not go to California.

What can I do legally, if the room I am in is too small and overcrowded?

Yikes. Who rented the room? Do you have an agreement with the landlord, or with someone else renting the house? Your agreement is unlawful....

One of the questions in every lease is how far your right to possess the property extends. If the lease does not say anything, then the conduct of...

Can I claim the intrest off my mothers home morgage?

If you mean that your mother has given you a co-ownership of the property, then yes, you can, deduct that amount. According to section 1.163-1(b)...

Can any one act as an agent for a landlord?

Technically, you are acting as an agent, since you are engaging in a transaction with a third person on her behalf. Nonetheless, it is not the kind...

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How do I evict a tenant from my vacation rental?

You can give a three-day notice to pay rent or quit. You then must bring an unlawful detainer action in court. For a vacation rental, you need...

Should i pay rent

Yes. Your rent and her mortgage are separate obligations. You still have to pay it, just as an employer cannot avoid paying an employee who does...

Do I need to keep/ have the subpoenaed records and medical reports in my file that are at least 20yrs. old?

I would definitely not destroy any records in an ongoing case.

Try calling the police about the car that has been there for a week. Other than that, you can't do much.

Is it legal to videotape my tenants if they refuse to let m enter my house to inspect it?

Nothing prohibits you from videotaping the interaction with your tenants. But it would not help you. You have no right to enter a tenant's...