What do I do with excess property that is a burden.

I would like to answer this question, but I need a lot more information about the encumbrances on the properties, the values of the properties, and...

Can the landlord bill the descendants of a tenant that died for back rent, repairs and cleaning of the rental unit?

The landlord has a claim against the decedent's estate in probate. Once probate is opened, the landlord will most likely submit a claim. The...

Help my new apartment is infested with roaches!!!

Serve the landlord a 3 day notice to comply with the lease or quit. That should get the landlord moving. If they do not comply with the 3 day...

In California, a levy has been placed against me. Can they reposess free and clear vehicles to help satisfy the debt?

All of those remedies are possible except for your employer having the right to fire you for having wages garnished. Time is against you...

3 day notice?

You can fight the upcoming unlawful detainer lawsuit or take proactive action and file a lawsuit against the landlord for breach of lease (failure...

Deficiency on a piggyback 2nd D/T HELOC

The simple answer is yes. The 2nd has the right to sue and they have up to 4 years to do so. A strategic bankruptcy is the best tool to wipe out...

Must a lender file judicially in order to get a deficiency judgment on a refinanced second home?

The lender has two choices... non-judicial foreclosure (trustee sale) or judicial foreclosure (file a lawsuit). The only way to obtain a judgment...

California. Can i file chapter 7 bankruptcy and keep my home by claiming it excempt?

The only way you can keep your home (assuming there is no non-exempt equity) is to stay current on your home irrespective of a bankruptcy. If you...

What are bankruptcy trustees rights regarding real estate?

The timing of the filing and of the foreclosure are the key issues in answering this question. It is true that upon filing, the assets of the...

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What happens during trustee foreclosure sale if price that is set is more than the property is now worth?

If the property is not sold for the amount set by the lender, the house goes back to the lender. The lender has the sole discretion to set the...