How do I get information on where to pay property tax? I also want to know if its a law to have insurance on it its payed off ?

You pay property tax to the County tax assessor where the property is located. Most counties maintain websites where you can view your tax bill...

Can a landlord rent you a place if there's no longer running water? The well is dry. In Clovis ca

Providing clean running water is a requirement of the landlord's warranty of habitability for a residential property. In other words, if the...

Can a neighbor charge me for a 40 year old easement ?

The new owner stands in the exact same position/shoes as the old owner. So if you acquired a prescriptive easement (or adverse possession) in the...

How can we break lease contract without penalty or with minimal penalty?

Here is a helpful guide (start at page 37) that provides several examples for when a tenant is free to cancel the lease, stop paying rent, and move...

Tree roots from neighbor affecting my sewage line--what to do?

I will assume your sewage line is privately maintained, rather than maintained by your local government. For estimates, you can use Yelp.com to...

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Is it legal to never verify certificate of trust?

It's a bit difficult to discern exactly what your loan documents say, and exactly what the title says. I recommend that you consult a local real...

For starters, you are not required to sign any document. Please know that verbal agreements are enforceable, except that some contracts (i.e.,...

If a lease addendum was signed to update co-tenancy but new co-tenants were not given the original lease is the addendum valid?

Although you are entitled to receive a copy of the original lease, the fact that you did not actually receive it or read it before signing the...

I'll assume you don't have any CC&Rs or local building requirements on the subject. Here is the general rule: Each neighbor is free to build a...

Can a landlord place political signs and display the American flag on a rental property?

You go right ahead and fly your American flag. Here are those legal answers: As the tenant, you have exclusive possession of your unit. ...