Spencer Speckles
Reasons to apply for commercial zoning exception or variance
I have a property in the central business district (C-1). I’ve been trying to lease the building for several years and have not been successful. Here’s my problem: the available space is at street level and the permit...
Tommy Lee
Turn basement unit to ADU in Hayward
Need your help to understand the ADU law of Hayward area.Wonder if I can turn my "1st floor" (with no permit kitchen and full bath) unit to legal ADU. This "1st floor" unit is legal with about 1100 sqft.Whole house is...
Andy S.
Section 8 Guidance Needed. Asking Rent $2450
Hello,A tenant wishes to rent my property via Section 8. This is the first time I am planning to be a section 8 landlord.I expect voucher approval to be around $2150, hence $300 short. How do you folks recommend I cov...
Greg Linder
Lease Language
I want to add language to my lease that states tenant must pay legal & other costs when evicted. If anyone has such language or can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
MarieChele Porter
Move out questions
Hey BP,I have three tenants on a month to month lease. Two on the lease decided to move out while one has not. I will be asking her to leave the unit as well. Being in California since she has not decided to move on h...
James Wise
Does my real estate agent have to present ALL offers?
Legally speaking: Can a listing agent refuse to present an offer?On June 1, 2015 By Lorie Garland, Assistant Vice President of Legal ServicesThe OAR Legal Assistance Hotline receives an array of real estate-related le...
Susan W.
SS - How to fight back when Bank asks 20% more after contract signed
The house was listed @ $100k, and I offered $140k. The bank counted to $150k, so I increased my offer to $150k and my cash offer was accepted in June. Contract was signed, both earnest money and fund proof were acce...
Avi Zarbavel
Section-8 Investors Please give your opinions / thoughts!
Hello Bigger Pockets, My team and I are looking for a tip to point us into the right direction of how to convert our current tenant from regular rent she pays to a Sect. 8 Voucher (where rents in that zip code are muc...
Stan Hrincevich
Colorado Construction Defects, SB 15-177: "protect the home owner" opposition in question
Let's be honest by acknowledging that any proposal on Construction Defects legal reform will not be ideal for either home owner or developer. The high costs of unrestrained litigation, all fully funded on the backs o...
Travis Simmons
Turning lower until of duplex into a home store front.
Can a lower unit of a duplex be turned into a store front? Currently looking to have tenants live upstairs but lower unit seems perfect for a small business like a boutique store. Are there many laws or city codes tha...