Have a local attorney, title company, or Realtor pull the title report. They can clarify and guide you as to whether you own 1/3 or 1/2. The answer...

If your landlord will allow pets, then they can collect a pet deposit. That deposit must be returned in part or in full depending on whether the...

Your landlord cannot enter the unit without a properly-served notice. 24 hours is presumed reasonable, but may not always be. Also, the civil code...

Replacing the doorknob is one thing, but making sure your tenant still has access to the room is another. I would keep the lock the same so the...

At this point, there is no clear answer with guidance are rapidly changing. I would assume that a landlord may still enter in case of an emergency,...

Am I obligated to lower rent or can tenant withhold rent?

The best way to deal with these situations is to negotiate with the tenants and manage their expectations. You could consider offering them a rent...

If no 60 days notice of intent to move out was provided do we have to pay utilities with rent for 60 days as well?

Check your lease and see what the notice requirements are. Sometimes you’ll find a provision requiring the tenant to provide notice of intent to...

Can I legally be kicked out?

The answer depends on additional details and facts. It is often the case that a husband and wife own a property together. Assuming that the husband...

Your lease should have a provision detailing what happens in these types of situations. It depends on a number of factors including how the the...

What is the best way to add someone to a Deed?

A grant deed or quitclaim deed would work. You’ll need to have the specifics drafted, signatures notarized, and then have the deed recorded. There...