How do we transfer ownership of home from a dying relative.

I'm sorry to hear about your mother's health. You must first be certain she is mentally competent to transfer ownership of the house. If so, the...

How much can I raise rent in a condo with month to month tenacy, in Encino, CA 91316 city of Los Angeles

Encino is located in the City of LA - so your property may be subject to rent control laws. You should contact or meet with a landlord tenant...

The answer probably depends on your agreement, CC&Rs, etc with the HOA. Typically they are allowed to pick the vendor, but it depends what is in...

How can I get my money back when this guy is not responding to my emails?

I agree, this sounds very suspicious and may be a scam. Did you meet anyone in person? How did you find the property? Small claims court is...

An attorney may be able to help you get out of your lease. However, a review of the lease, more details, etc. would be needed.

My best friend moved in with her boyfriend and only dated for 7 months. She and him signed a 2 yr lease for a 4 bd home

Victims of domestic violence, and some other crimes, are entitled to special rights when trying to end their leases early. A landlord must...

Can the landlord increase the rent by 10% when we asked to shorten the agreed lease term?

It is always wise to ask these questions before you make agreements. Have you signed anything yet? Is this a rent controlled building? Call a...

You have several options. First, a call to the building dept. is in order (as suggested by my colleague on here). You also need to document all...

I have an offer from a start-up for a C-level role; how much would such a review cost?

A review at the C level is more complicated than a role at one of the junior levels in a company. However, depending on the industry and the...

It depends on whether the washer dryer was included in your lease or not. You would need a review of the lease done by an attorney and more facts...