It depends on how your contingency in the contract documents reads. It would be silly, for instance, to allow folks to dump a contract for minor things. But you won't get the answer you need unless someone actually reads your documents and compare them to the chain of communication and... View More

This is a very common issue we see in our title insurance litigation practice involving adverse possession, trespass and injunctive relief. Seek a court order to protect you before exercising self-help to remove the fence. It is safest to have a judge declare your rights in an order that will be in... View More

If you use the standard MAR contract, you can choose to sell "as is," or you must fill out the full disclosure form.

Maryland has protected a homeowner's right to install solar panels for years. Whether your situation fits within the statute depends on the details of your situation.

Your rights flow from the contract. Nobody can give you advise like this without reading the contract documents.

You may do that, easily. But you must understand that the entire home remains encumbered by her mortgage even after you add your name. You won't be personally liable on the note, but the house is responsible for the lien.

This is a common issue, and it largely depends on the language of your contract. Are you using a standard Board of Realtors document? You must have someone read this and review on your behalf. How about your agent?

Possibly, although "permission" destroys adverse use. If you allow this, have a written agreement to demonstrate this continuing permission to future owners of both properties. A nominal rent might be included. But your neighbor should be wary of zoning laws that require set backs for A/C... View More

People paying rent to the owner are not squatters. But if the drug use amounts to a nuisance, you may have a right to sue the owner and the tenants. You might also complain to the police.

You may have a counterclaim for adverse possession. As the new owner, you get to add the prior owner's time of possession to yours. But this is not self enforcing. You must take the claim to court if it cannot be negotiated. Did you have a survey done? Have you made claim on your title insurance?

You have not identified what needs redemption, a tax lien? A mortgage that is in default?

While you own the lot or dwelling you may have a for sale sign on the lot or dwelling until the settlement.

No.

It is merely a court's administrative format for designating actions at law, as opposed to criminal and other causes of action.

Based on your facts in this question, the answer is "no." And you are not entitled to compensation, either, as a volunteer. We have had cases like this where a neighbor's land fell into disrepair an damaged our client's property. That leads to a lawsuit for nuisance and money... View More

This is very easy. It simply requires a new deed signed by both of you.

This is an interesting issue we have seen often in our title insurance practice. Only a review of the plats and your title documents will inform a lawyer of the County's rights and yours. If the roadway is being expanded to fill an existing right of way, then it is not a "taking."... View More

If they do not have an employment contract or union rules about termination, then they are "at will" employees that can be fired without notice, and without reason.

Call the moving truck because this is the very, very last step in a foreclosure. The next step is for the sheriff to come and evict you. It is best to contact the new owner and schedule a move out date.

If a person is dead, then the right to sell his property belongs to his estate. And only a Personal Representative may enter contracts on behalf of the Estate. More importantly, only the Personal Representative can sign a deed or contract passing title to the property to the buyer.