Can CC&R prevent renting of a guest house which would otherwise be legal under California law?

CC&Rs can add restrictions to your property that would otherwise be allowed under local zoning and land-use codes. The CC&Rs are essentially a...

A warranty deed is a deed in which the grantor warrants good, clear title. It is a deed which explicitly contains covenants concerning the quality...

Do I have a case against my rental agency to sue?

You should consider going over your rental agreement with a CA attorney to check the specific rights and obligations for your situation. ...

"Shuttle Mediation" of the mediator between the parties is very common. However, there are mediations that are conducted with the parties at the...

Is it legal for a business owner to have an essentially permanent placard-waving device on a city sidewalk?

You should contact your City's code enforcement department. It seems unlikely that permanently displaying a private sign in a public right-of-way...

Who ultimately makes the decision of how to divide the land in a partition suit?

If you are in court dividing property, the judge will make the final decision and the judges decision will stand unless you appeal to a higher...

Your issue sounds like it may involve a government imposed property easement, local zoning codes, and an erosion damages matter. To cover these in...

Real estate attorney

In addition to seeking legal counsel, you should also bring this to the attention of the jurisdiction that gave your neighbor the permit to do...