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California What are the liabilities if you were to sell a home you built off of an empty piece of land? I know there's a 10 year home warranty requirement. I also see that some companies sell these insurances for the builder. I am considering partnering with a builder to purchase land and...

California in a Non Rent Control City What does the new rent control law ab1482 mean if I want to take an apartment unit back (in a multi unit building) for repair work? As a landlord, what obligations do I have and how can I proceed with taking the unit back? I will have all the permit ready...

California I am trying to get some photos removed from MLS. The contacts @ MLS stated that the listing agent needs to give authorization to remove the photo. However, state law and their own website only indicated that a 3 year photo listing hold period after sale is required. What can I do to...

if it is to be rented someone would live in it and have a lease.

california, looking to purchase an apartment with an unwarranted unit the city said that they do not care if i rent it out as "room" will renting it out as a utility room help prevent any issues with an unwarranted unit where someone will live in it? what are the implications? or best way...

California curious how to best structure a job working for equity (without salary) while retaining unemployment benefits?

burlingame, ca i am to self-manage a multi-unit apt in burlingame, california i wanted to know what the steps from taking over the existing leases. my agent told me that i only sign new leases as new tenants come in and that the ones in place will serve thier purpose. anything else would be...

my broker came back and said I should have it. kinda strange when I dont have much. nope not wildfire, different time and area. thanks

CA we temp shutdown our bar after a fire, and our insurance is up for renewal renewal. the renewal is during a fire claim and I am asked to buy new insurance which is the same as the insurance coverage prior to the fire. what do I really need? I heard we dont need business income and barely...

the employees were paying housing fee. dont think the same employees will want to work for the business as they will have found new jobs. anyhow, what happens under 1) business keeps running 2) business closes? thanks

what other obligations might it entail? btw, the business might be shutdown. what implications are there with that sceario? thanks

CA We operate a business where we were offered employee housing. Unfortunately, the apartment had sustained a fire and is unsafe to live in. It is nearly destroyed and repairs will take months. What type of notification do I need to send to the employees that the housing offering is terminated...

CA What are the implications of a building insurance settlement when it comes to tax? Water damage occurred while we were under contract to sell a building. The buyer was looking for a deduction in price in exchange for leaving the building as is. We had planned to do a 1031 exchange with the...

CA I will be receiving a small cash lump sum and want to use it to expand my primary resident and then convert it to a rental. I just want to make sure that the money is considered as captial expenditures when spent on building out or repairing this rental property thats converted from a...

California, I am considering subletting space within my business and wonder what happens if i sell or terminate the business with a tenant. Thanks