Unlicensed Contractor Abandoned Remodeling Project

In order to collect money from him, you would need to initiate an action requesting it. Under California law, particularly B&P Code Sec. 7031, you...

Tenant has been given 60 day to vacate, has not done so and maybe won't, what are landlord options

If the tenant has not paid for 5 months, you can provide a 3 day notice to pay or quit. The tenant must pay the arrears or vacate at the end of...

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Generally, yes. Most leases for a term period provide that once the lease expires, it becomes a periodic tenancy, generally for a month to month...

After Trustee's Sale, occupant claimed to be a tenant but does not respond to request to prove his tenancy

Yes, the occupant must provide you with a copy of the lease they say gives them the right to stay in the property. Under a law enacted in 2009, a...

In CA. I took out a mortage for a now underwater house, got married and put wife on deed. Now divorce. What happens to debt?

This question is complicated because it relates to both family law and real estate law issues. Usually, only the person who is on the mortgage...

Do I need an attorney? What can I do to minimize my loss?

The full amount now is $40,000, but your lease probably contains an attorney's fee provision. This means you may also be responsible for the...

If you sign as an individual, that is a personal guarantee. It does not need to specify that you're personally responsible. Also, if your...

What is the fine for swmming past pool hours on a condo unit in CA?

The fine, if any, would be related to whatever is listed in either your CC&Rs or your lease agreement / apartment rules. You mention that they...

Where do I file a lawsuit against sauna manufacturer/seller, in Texas where they are located or CA where I live

If you signed the contract in California and/or if the sauna was delivered to you in California, you can probably file in California, too. If the...

I received a "60-day notice to Vacate Premises" - and I was not at fault!

If you're a month-to-month tenant, your landlord can evict you for any lawful reason with the proper notice. In California, if you've been there...