Property is not truly "abandoned." It may be vacant, but it is still subject to municipal taxes. When left unpaid, the property is likely up for tax sale. The redemption laws might give you a way to obtain an interest in the property.

And if property is vacant, you are certainly... View More

When one dies, ownership of his things passes to his Estate. That Estate is controlled by a Personal Representative. You must ask the court to appoint you as P.R. Only then will you have authority to administer the house.

You might also discuss with the fiance whether she wishes to... View More

No. Unless there is a side agreement that describes such a voting system, every title owner has equal say in how the property is disposed of. That is the tricky part about having co-owners.

They are a thing. But to receive a meaningful response, you should narrow your question. They are complicated, both legally and practically.

You obtain the relief you want by negotiation with others, resulting in a title document that gets recorded in the land records, or you go to court and obtain a judgment that can also be recorded in the land records. The term "quiet title" includes many things, much as the word... View More

Title transfers trigger many payment obligations, some of which are "taxes." When you make the transfer also determines what is due, and when. For instance, you can transfer now, you can make a conditional transfer (a life estate for you or others), or you can promise a transfer at a... View More

Where expenses of ownership are not equally shared, there is a broad range of negotiation possible. First, you must make the calculations concrete. Gather the facts and documents. Your co-owner can review the data with a financial or legal advisor. Absent a negotiated agreement on the proceeds of... View More

It is not a specific law in the code, it is the principle that a contract must identify the real party in interest. Your contract does or does not have assignment language. Beware, not all contracts are assignable. If yours has the language, it can be assigned.

It is best to obtain a judgment for contribution before the partition action. Many judges take the position that contribution may be limited to the proceeds of the sale, so if the partition sale doesn't net enough to pay you in full, tough luck.

But a final money judgment means the... View More

You and your cousin do not presently own the property. It is property of the estate for the second of your Aunt or Uncle. If you name, and the name of your cousin was not already on the deed, only a Personal Representative of the estate can pass title of the house. And if your cousin was never on... View More

If the house is still in the name of the decedent, then the Estate is not yet closed. But the Personal Representative has broad powers to administer the assets of the Estate and make distributions according to the Will or laws that apply when there is no Will. If the house must be sold, then... View More

Hire a survey! The answer to your questions lies in what the survey shows, after the surveyor reviews the deeds and record plats. If there continues to be a dispute it is possible that the cost and expense of resolving the issue can be shifted to your title insurance company, if the claim is deemed... View More

First question: Where is the property located? Some jurisdictions require that you give the tenant a right of first refusal on the sale. They must have the chance to match your last offer. Second Question: has the lease expired? The tenant has rights pursuant to their lease. And my third point is... View More

Eminent domain is subject to the requirements of local statutes and ordinances that provide the payment formula. There are appraisers that deal with condemnation appraisals. And if you and the condemning authority cannot agree, you can take a case to trial in a circuit court where a jury will set... View More

No. Eminent domain is a means by which the government can take land from private citizens to serve some greater public good, subject to due process requirements. There is not a means where private citizens may force take government property. The government must do this voluntarily, ordinarily by... View More

If you are a private citizen, you do not file such an action. Only the government may exercise rights of eminent domain. Imagine a County Council announcing redevelopment of a blighted area, and then a process of acquiring land from existing owners so the County can sell to a commercial developer... View More

Your potential remedies are written in the contract. It depends on the available contingencies, and whether they have expired, and what may constitute a default. However, a change in the market after a contract becomes specifically enforceable is rarely grounds to back out. But this is America, and... View More

The answer is mostly in the deed, but life events may have changed how the deed language operates. For example, if siblings owned as joint tenants, the death of one ordinarily passes the interest to the remaining joint tenant. However, joint tenancy can be easily severed by events such as... View More

The HOA contingency operates regardless of intention. But having accepted a new deal, and closed on that new deal, you are likely estopped from claiming any damages against the purchaser and the former agent. The HOA contingency is a well-known "out" to a contract.

This is a very, very common issue. Your rights are in the contract, where you may be required to participate in mediation for disputes arising within one year from the settlement date. You may also sue for a declaration that the contract is at an end, among other things.