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The driveway has no curb,has failed with sizeable cracks & potholes on the concrete surface.There is a 6 panel glass partition on their property that provides fencing for the Pool.One partition panel is without glass,leaving the pool unfenced.The property is rented to vacation renters.I have... View More 
answered on May 24, 2017
1. Believe them, live with the conditions, have a nice summer. 2. If suggestion number 1 is not acceptable, have a consultation with a real estate attorney regarding possible options; and be prepared to spend some money for repairs.
I'm a musician. I play live solo acoustic guitar some evenings in my apartment for friends and friends of friends etc. All my sets are cover songs from various artists. I receive many requests that differ on each evening of course. Each guest usually contributes between $10 - $20. Some... View More
answered on May 16, 2017
You may be violating your lease, zoning, and/or licensing laws relating to music venues. You may need contracts with the additional musicians. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read... View More
I adopted my dog Derek on 12/22/16. We live in a mobile home park, all of the groundskeepers have seen him. On 04/0317, I was approached, while walking Derek, by management. She told me that pit bulls were allowed and that I would have to get rid of it. I'm about to go to counseling and... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2017
Hopefully you have the dog licensed in the city where you reside. Whether you do or not, you can call your local animal control department to determine whether there is an ordinance prohibiting the ownership of pit bulls. Even if there is, you need to further determine whether your dog qualifies... View More
an existing well site in the southwesterly portion of Parcel 2, of said Parcel Map hereinbefore mentioned." It dates back to the 1974 landowner's parcel map. In 2008, that property was a rental, and was vacated by tenant.The electrical hookup and pipes to the well were disconnected when... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2017
This is a great question and unsuitable for analysis in this Q&A forum. Hire a lawyer to review the related documents. See: http://law.justia.com/codes/california/2010/civ/887.010-887.090.html
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first... View More
line. She refuses to cut the tree branches. Att and PgnE will not cut the offending branches. What should I do?
answered on Feb 24, 2017
The owner of the tree may be responsible to maintain it. If you spend money to cut it, you might be able to seek repayment from the neighbor in small claims court. See: http://articles.latimes.com/1991-09-22/realestate/re-3968_1_tree-owner
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Originally our ossue with another tenant was that they would accuse us of stealing there things and of stepping in their boundary in the back yard. They have a tent in the backyard that takes up a whole side of the backyard and they claim that area is off limits. Unfortunately for us to access the... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2017
Your landlord is legally required to ensure your right to quiet enjoyment, as such is implied in any residential rental agreement. This means your landlord must ensure that the other tenants are not violating such rights. You can remind your landlord about this duty. Otherwise, you can sue. You can... View More
3 acres taken for imminent domain.
property was bought about 15+ years ago to make a gas station. permits and plans made but due to recession and water shortage no gas station was built.
for highway expansion the land that would be taken cuts into the plans made for the gas station... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2017
Negotiate first, then fight, if the valuations are too low. Consult one or more experienced real estate lawyers with experience litigating eminent domain cases. They can advise about what to expect. Then you'll be better able to decide how to proceed. The contemnor rarely offers a real value... View More
What can I do now?
answered on Feb 18, 2017
You can file a response to your neighbors objections with the city or county where the objections are filed. The governmental administrator in charge of your case will review the matter and make a decision. You will be then given the opportunity to appeal or even file a complaint, if applicable.... View More
I have 3 cars a work car, and then my 2 cars that are all registered and insured
answered on Feb 18, 2017
It depends on whether there is any agreement between the county and the local government issuing you these citations about their policing duties and jurisdictional reach. If not, you may be able to defend yourself with a jurisdictional argument. More details are necessary to provide a professional... View More
The bar+bedroom+bathroom are in the daylight basement of the main house and are walled off. They have its own entrance but only a "sort of" kitchen: sink, dishwasher, under counter fridge, freezer, wine fridge, 2 burner induction cooktop, hood fan and toaster oven, but no 220V appliances... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
It sounds like you want to rent a room in your house, which does not sound like a problem. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
I purchased a home 3 years ago and had a new roof installed last year. Utility, cable and phone lines cross my property. The phone and cable lines lay on my roof in areas and are ruining a new roof where they rub. Shingles have been dislodged. Is this legal? What can I do to get it fixed before my... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2017
Is there an easement granted and recorded for such access directly across your property? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
they want my property look clean and beautiful theirs nothing dangerous I have 1/3 ancre supervisor wants to overlap us with city of perris we live in Mead Valley California look were it says I live ???
answered on Feb 7, 2017
The county laws should apply to your property. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More
but the other owner of this property says we can stay.the other owner used a property mgmt co.to serve us all with sixty day notices to term our leases but we all never had leases with him of his prop. mgmt co.anyway city here and these two owners had contract from 2011-2016 to redevelop this... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2017
I see no basis for emotional distress damages. Since you're tenants, standing may be a hurdle to a lawsuit. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
I'm looking for a vacant lot near Los Angeles on which to build a tiny home. I see several lots for sale which appear to be too small for their zoning. Example: A 5600 sq ft lot zoned RE40. RE40 requires minimum 40,000 sq ft. Another example: A 10000 sq ft parcel zoned A1. A1 requires... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2017
That's a question for the imagination. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
I purchased my house for almost 9 years. The patio needed to be maintained and I received the notice from city said that the patio was built without a permit and asked to obtain a permit or demolition the structure. What should I do?
answered on Jan 31, 2017
If you bought the house with an illegal structure on it, then you're responsible to make it comply with related construction and licensing codes. You may face statute of limitations problems and related due diligence obstacles if your intent is to sue the original seller of the house for... View More
Under LAMPC Chapter 11, Article 5, Section 115.02b LAPD and the LA City Attorney claim churches are totally "exempt" from noise laws. 115.02f and 116 give no exemption and neither does CA Penal Code 415. Why do they refuse to prosecute?
answered on Jan 8, 2017
Nuisance laws apply to all persons and entities, including churches. As for CA Penal Code sec. 415, it depends on the facts. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2017
Typically, yes, but it depends on the city code as it relates to your home. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or... View More
If tenant moves out within 3 actual days leaving apartment clean with no damages. After being served a 3day notice is the tenant responsible for paying the balance of the lease?
answered on Dec 10, 2016
Check the lease contract's language. Typically most leases will say that the tenant is responsible for paying off the lease if he/she leaves in the middle of the lease term, including where the tenant leaves for failure to pay the rent. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an... View More
I am building a new home and the shared boundary fencing needs to be replaced. The current chain-link fencing is outdated in function and appearance, breaking down, the foundation is broken and eroding, and in some areas do not completely follow the property lines. I have already sent notice to... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2016
Under the Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013 (Civil Code §841), you've given notice of your intent to replace the fence. The law presumes that the shared border fence benefits both neighbors and each must share in the costs of repair, maintenance or construction. To enforce this requirement,... View More
Recently our town permitted a really tall addition that robbed five adjacent properties their views, and privacy. How can this be legal? And, what can the neighbors do to stop this from happening again? Considering suing the city for the loss of property value and ability to enjoy our property
answered on Jun 14, 2016
Unfortunately, there isn't a law in California that protects a view. Neighboring properties have a right to develop their properties as allowed by the law.
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