Questions about Tenant breaking Rental Lease

The answer to both Question 1 and Question 2 will depend upon the terms of the written lease. Does the lease have a provision about the...

Yes, signed agreements do not have to be notarized to hold up in court.

Misrepresentation of an Exhibit ... Can I file a complaint with the Bar if the Attorney knowingly submits false exhibit?

You can file a complaint with the State Bar of California, but generally this is not something of the State Bar's concern. The State Bar typically...

Can you accept 6 months of rent up front if the prospective tenant offers it?

Yes, you can certainly accept pre-payment of six months of rent. Normally, when a tenant does so, it is because the tenant does not want to reveal...

Debt

You don't say how much money, or how long ago this was, or why he isn't paying back. Anyway, without any documentation other than the money...

What documents does HOA record when first organinzed?

The term "governing documents" as defined in California Civil Code §1351(j) refers to documents that govern a common interest development such as...

"Since the HOA lien is superior to the deed of trust the HOA will eventually be paid"?

"First in time" in recording their lien is the rule, but the quoted statement is not necessarily true. The statement is incomplete, and of course,...

I agree with Robert Suhajda's response. It depends on whether there is a loan on the vehicle. If not, you are free to sell it now. But if there...

Loud Neighbors

I find it hard to believe that the landlord is not letting you out of the lease. If you are under rent control, you should explore your remedies...

Smoking allowed in the house

There are a number of factors involved here, such as the length of the tenancy and the extent of the cigarette burns, and the amount of the...