I recently read a legal post from a resident of San Bruno asking lawyers what he should do about a very low-hanging high voltage power line that was running through his property to supply power to a neighbor’s building. The man said someone could touch the line by hand. Have no fear, this situation can [...]
I came along another legal question that asked the Million Dollar Question: “I am selling my house and I wanted to know if I need to disclose that my neighbor is a nuisance.” The writer was complaining about her neighbor who operates a home business and gets on the phone at 5:30 AM. She loves [...]
I recently came across a question by a father. He wanted to know how to protect his inheritance that he wanted to leave to his son and daughter. The father had acquired about four rental properties and wanted to give his son and daughter two properties each. All the properties had no mortgages and were [...]
For those who like the scent of fresh air and the warmth of the sun when drying your clothes, you no longer have to fear your HOA or your landlord. California passed legislation last year that went into effect on January 1, 2016, as Civil Code sections 1940.20 and 4750.10, that you can hang your [...]
I have come across this question a lot about whether an agent under a power of attorney can delegate his or her powers to someone else. The agent, often an older son or daughter, was selected by the principal to carry out the duties in the power of attorney. But often, the principal never even [...]
I’ve seen a lot of stories about individuals and families who purchase properties at a county tax sale. From time to time in California, you will see public sale notices from county assessors to sell property for unpaid property taxes. The county conducts a tax sale to recover the unpaid property taxes due on the [...]
I was just reading a legal question-and-answer website about a couple who was dating and wanted to know when they needed to update their wills. The couple has a basic will plan, but they plan on getting married and having kids within the next few years. It sounds like this couple is on the ball [...]
I get a lot of rolling eyes when I give my standard speech to landlords about dealing with tenant repair requests and habitability problems. I get questions, especially from landlords who are going through eviction proceedings, such as, “Do I have to go fix the broken item? The tenants haven’t paid rent in three months.” [...]
I come across this question a lot: I am a beneficiary of a will or trust and I am either the personal representative of the estate or the trustee of the trust. Can I use money in the trust for my own personal purposes? After all, I am entitled to the money I am taking [...]
I think everyone would agree that it is very expensive to buy Bay Area real estate, especially right now. You may be thinking that you will never be able to buy a home due to the current prices. But you may also be thinking that if you pitch in some money with your relatives, you [...]
