What Happens If An Original Will Cannot Be Located?

3 years ago

What happens when an individual passes away and no one is able to find the original last will & testament?…

How To Prove The Validity Of A Will

3 years ago

Before a court can probate a will, it must determine that the will is valid and authentic. Although each state…

What Is “Just Cause” To Evict Under California Law?

3 years ago

Landlords of non-exempt property seeking to evict a tenant need to show “just cause” for the eviction when (1) all…

Is Relocation Assistance Available To California Tenants?

3 years ago

What Is Relocation Assistance? Relocation assistance is compensation landlords must pay to tenants when they are displaced from their units…

Disadvantages Of Renting To A Section 8 Tenant

3 years ago

The Section 8 Voucher Program is a tenant-oriented rental assistance program offering subsidized housing for low-income tenants. The main advantage…

Can A Landlord Collect Attorneys’ Fees After Winning An Eviction Lawsuit?

3 years ago

You have successfully evicted a recalcitrant tenant. Can you now hold the tenant responsible for attorneys’ fees incurred in prosecuting…

Security Deposit Rights And Obligations Under California Law

3 years ago

The Laws Governing Security Deposits Security deposits are sums of money a landlord requires at the beginning of a rental…

What Is A QDRO And When Is It Necessary?

3 years ago

When spouses are divorcing, they usually go through a process of dividing property and debt acquired during the marriage. Retirement…

Differences Between Commercial And Residential 3-Day Notices To Pay Or Quit

3 years ago

The process of terminating any California tenancy starts with delivery of the initial notice to vacate the premises. The first…

What is a Forcible Detainer Action and when can it be Prosecuted?

3 years ago

A forcible detainer occurs if a person unlawfully holds possession of any real property through violence or threats, or unlawfully…