May a general contractor business be organized as an LLC? I know lawyers and accountants can't set up their business as an LLC.

Yes - California general contractors can incorporate as an LLC. However, the state imposes high and expensive bonding requirements on LLC general...

Will a suspended corporation protect the owner's personal assets?

Generally speaking, a suspended corporation cannot prosecute its own claims, nor defend claims brought against it. However, corporations can...

There is no law which states a landlord must replace carpets and drapes. However, a landlord is required to provide a habitable residence and not...

What happens if I forgot to notify public housing authority that my section 8 tenant and I have terminated the lease early?

Notify them immediately to avoid receiving another subsidy check. Prepare to refund to them any rental payments you received for periods of time...

We were given 60 days to move beginning 7/1/15 because the property managers said they are selling our detached condo

The landlord may terminate your tenancy, without cause, with the proper notice (30 days, or 60 if you've been in the property 1 year or longer). ...

An MSC may be set at the request of either party or on the court's own motion. See California Rule of Court 3.1380. Typically, a party requests...

Can a llc be challenged legally after it was created? is there something I can do to make a llc bullet proof.

I am unclear what you are referring to by "challenged." If you mean can the LLC be set aside to pursue the personal assets of its members, the...

How do you find the legal name of a company that's trying to hide it?

Legal entities, such as corporations or LLC's, need to be registered with the California Secretary of State. You can search the Secretary's...

I am repaying a promissory note. Does the creditor need to hand me the original copy at repayment?

You would benefit from any evidence by the note maker which demonstrates that you have paid the debt, in full. It is not necessary that the...

Looking to open a retail business with some investors. What is the best way of doing so and what should be the companies entity?

There are many different questions that you will need to answer to figure out which entity meets your needs. For example, who are the investors? ...