Is this considered fraud?

I agree with Mr. Kay. The biggest red flag is the amount your rent increased. There are caps which only allow rents to be increased by a certain...

Lien against property in California

There are many different legal mechanisms which a lien may be attached to a property. Many of which do not require a judgment against the owner. ...

If i am on ssi and inherit a significant amount of money and property in another state can i still qualify for some form of

Depending on the amount you inherit, you may no longer be eligible to receive MediCal and SSI. Talk to a elder law/estate planning attorney to...

California law generally favors the owner over the contractor. It may be wise to consult with a construction law attorney to review the contract...

For a member-managed CA LLC, can services be considered capital contributions in exchange for ownership percentage interest?

Contributions to an LLC may come in different forms including money, services, promissory notes, etc. The value of services and cash contributions...

I am 71 with no children, no relatives and unmarried until 4 years ago. I would like my wife to be cared for after I die.

Contact an estate planning attorney to draft a trust with the appropriate provisions. These types of requests are very common. The trust would...

How long after I move out of a rental property does the rental agency have to inform me of any additional fees.

The landlord has 21 calendar days to return your security deposit with an itemized statement of the deductions for cleaning or repairs, if any.

No, it does not mean its a federal case. It is a citation meaning the case can be found in a publication called California Reports. Therefore the...

Your landlord is required to provide a habitable residence under California law (implied warranty of habitability). This means the landlord must...

Livivng trust

These questions can only be answered by reading the terms of the trust. If the trust directs that all of the property be passed to the...