Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Brother and kids moving in

My brother and his 3 minor children

have moved into our house in

southern California until he gets his

own place with the agreement that I

will care for his children while he

works. His marriage is rocky and his

wife will be finishing school in

Minnesota for the next 4 years. How

can I protect my family and home in

the event of any potential injury

and/or whatever else may come up?

Will a written agreement, written my

my husband and myself, and signed

by my brother and his wife hold up?


Asked on 4/28/08, 8:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Brother and kids moving in

I agree with Ms. Puhachevsky.

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Answered on 6/23/08, 6:57 am
Irina Puhachevsky BZ Law Office

Re: Brother and kids moving in

You need to be careful. However, even with the written agreement, which, by the way, is always a good idea, you would not be able to protect yourself a 100%. Make sure you carry a homeowner's insurance, which I am sure you do and put the Agreement for services in writing, signed by both your brother and his wife. If you need help in drafting an agreement, I would recommend, you contact an attorney. Good luck!

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Answered on 4/29/08, 3:14 am


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