In California the agency that rules telecommunications and issues with service is the California Public Utilities Commission:...

Question Save Share Can an auto repair shop hold a car hostage for payment?

The statutory provision providing a mechanic who works on a vehicle is found in California Civil Code Section CIV §3068. Liens for Repairs, Parts,...

Does a new owner of a industrial complex need to have the tenants sign a new contract?

Not as the owner. But, in the normal course of a commercial transaction, the new owner's lender will demand the tenants execute a Subordination,...

We are General Contractor's in Orange County, CA. IS there anything we can do if we perform work without a contract?

The answer depends on the facts. Let's start by assuming the work of improvement wasn't a residence. Residential work now requires a written...

Not-For-Profit Question

You will find your answers on the IRS website. IRS.gov. Look for Publication 557 and the 2010 instructions for the mandatory Form 990. These are so...

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Which document governs, the Partnership Agreement from the 80's or the newly found 1957 original Shareholder Agreement? Thanks

See my answer regarding the conflict issue in connection with this issue. Its clear that you and the others need to see independent counsel in...

Family partnership (real estate)between five family members. Now there are disputes among the partners....

So which side is claiming the stock distribution is correct? I surmise the parties described here are the one's arguing over the status of the old...

Can anybody request a acquisition fee for locating investment property's for real estate investors, If so how much is allowed.

You may find a way to earn a "finder's fee" -- there is a case that speaks to the requirements for that. You should be able to find the case on the...

Contractors rights against HOA

While I agree with Mr. Ginn in a general sense. You need to get a lawyer to (1) review your contract regarding your remedies under the contract...

Grant deed indicates 1% interest to niece listed as bonafide gift and grantor received nothing in rtn. Want to sell property

If the deed is valid, and the niece won't agree to the sale, you have a classic circumstance that will require the filing of a partition action to...