Is the Buyer Responsible for Problems if They Waive Inspection?
Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Question: “We sold our house in Orange County in April and forgot to disclose that the fireplace was pulling away from the house. The buyer didn’t bother to have an inspection and now they’re threatening to sue us for the fireplace repair, which is around $5,000. Isn’t the buyer the one responsible if they decide
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Should You Handle Evictions Yourself or Hire a Lawyer?
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Question: “I have a tenant who’s not paying the rent. Do you think I should handle the eviction myself or hire a lawyer?” Answer: Hire an attorney. Landlord/tenant law in California is very much skewed in the tenant’s favor. If you try to handle the eviction and make the tiniest mistake, your entire eviction could
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How to Avoid Being Sued When Selling Your San Diego Home
Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Question: “I’ve never sold a home and I’m very worried about being sued for not disclosing something. Do you have any tips to avoid being sued?” Answer: It’s all about disclosure. If you disclose everything to a buyer, they’re unlikely to sue you later or win if they do sue you. And the proper way
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Avoid Being Sued When Selling Your San Diego Home
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Question: “How can I avoid being sued when I sell my home?” Answer: In California, no matter what you do, you can always be sued. But, you can greatly decrease the odds that a) you’ll be sued, and b) lose if you are sued. Here are three of the seven ways to protect yourself (my
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