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answered on Mar 22, 2023
It's unlikely your homeowner's insurance would cover you for the results of the intentional acts of others, including what you suffered at home. You should contact your health insurance provider to cover expenses related to your injuries and any follow-up treatments and/or ongoing... View More 
I had an offer for sale accepted at the end of August 2022, I paid 10% down and the loan officer stated that he would be able to help me with a loan. It was supposed to take place at the end of November 2022. The sponsor of the property, (seller) and the property management have been in touch with... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2023
You do not need a consumer protection attorney; you need a real estate attorney because the fact that you're having direct contact with the seller makes me think you do not have an attorney representing you in your purchase. If you DO have an attorney representing you in the purchase, that... View More
I sold my grandson a house with a verbal agreement that he would pay $500.00 a month and deeded it to him. He made several payments and then he decided he didn't want to pay anymore. I have kept record of all the payments he has made. What can I do now?
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answered on Mar 16, 2023
Unfortunately, you have an uphill battle without a written agreement, like a promissory note. I'm going to assume (since you say it was a verbal agreement) you did not record a mortgage - which would have given you leverage (foreclosure). The fact that he made some payments is good... View More
I have an office suite for my company that has become increasingly unlivable, piles of dead bugs, bug feces, flying ant infestation, ant traps everywhere full of dead ants, extremely cold temperatures (59 f) on occasion, and office landlord does not fix the problem. Is there a way out of my... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
Have you contacted the landlord about these conditions, and assuming so, what does he say? Nobody here can say for sure without seeing your lease, but very often, with commercial leases, the tenant is responsible for some of the things you're complaining about. You should speak with the... View More
His parents passed away and he is the executor of the estate. The house is still in his parent’s name. He and his brother decided to sell and have a cash offer they want to accept.
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
There should be no need to refinance before selling. Assuming your husband has qualified as Executor and has been issued Letters, he should be able to pay off the current mortgage at the closing with the proceeds. His attorney will presumably contact that lender and request a payoff letter. If... View More
Bought a house with a dual agent, we are from out of the area so just contacted the poster directly and she also ended up being the owner. We did a few walk through, and she did a lot of upgrades to the property including a continous water heater and septic tank. We asked her about the foundation... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
Sorry for the late reply - I just joined this site and found your unanswered post.
First, I am not sure I fully understand the background you provided but are you saying that you responded to a home listing and the realtor (a "dual agent") was the actual seller? While I agree... View More
Wants me out but I found out he has a mortgage on it and several other properties and he's going into foreclosure. Idk if he ever recorded it. Can I request to rescind and get my money back? Or is it pointless since he obviously has no money?
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
It may not be pointless just because he has no money - you need to find out whether there will be any remaining equity in the house after the mortgage lender (and any other lienholders ahead of you) are paid. But it could be pointless if being behind in your payments means you're in material... View More
I recently was told that it is illegal to make guests who pay in cash, pay credit card fees. I had nothing to with the terms of agreement between the bank and owners. Why would I be responsible for those fees?
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answered on Mar 15, 2023
I do not necessarily disagree with attorney Dillon, but I think you were asking whether your employer can use your tip money to pay the credit card fees... and in my opinion, the answer is NO:
"...an employer is prohibited from using an employee’s tips, whether or not they have taken... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
Yes, unfortunately, it's legal - and quite common - that a condominium collects an initial capital contribution from new buyers. Sometimes, it's based on a month or two's common charges, or it can be a flat rate - like $2,500 sounds. You said they "made you" pay that fee,... View More
My vehicle was booted and subsequently towed due to parking tickets. When I tried to retrieve the vehicle I was also made aware that I owed tolls and I had a two day insurance lapse. I paid the tolls. The DMV said I could go get a plate letter so that the tow yard could sacrifice the plates for two... View More
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
It sounds legal because your lapse in insurance coverage alone is probably sufficient cause for them to repossess the car, even if you're current on the payments.
We closed last Friday, and bc the money came to him today he thinks he has 7 days from today because his lawyer keeps repeating it. Can he bar us entry? Can we demand keys? Make him leave sooner? Looking for options
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
Did you really leave a closing without keys/possession and without a formal post-closing possession agreement?
What money did he receive today? I hope you're not talking about an escrow to ensure his performance.
I know you think HIS lawyer is giving him bad advice, but what does YOUR lawyer say?
She has animals that are tearing my home up and is doing damage to certain things
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
Retain a local attorney to commence an eviction; that's the only way to get rid of a guest who refuses to leave.
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I was charged for the outside lawyer to represent me at the closing.
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
As the others have already said, it's legal and ethical, provided you were not charged "extra" for the other attorney to appear. In other words, as long as your attorney paid the substitute from the quoted fee. Your question is not clear on whether you paid "extra."
My brother said he will use his own lawyer and my siblings and I will use the same lawyer . Can two separate party’s sue for the same reason. My brother said he wants to sue by himself without his siblings. So we decided to get our own lawyer.
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answered on Aug 17, 2023
The representative of your mother's estate is the only one able to bring an action. Is one of you the executor or administrator of her estate?
Limitations on deed agreements no present on current deed. No present HOA or similar contract. No inclusion of payment agreement on current issued deed.
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
Why "allegedly?" Are you the grantee on the "current" deed? As attorney Greb has pointed out, obligations/restrictions like this are said to "run with the land" and continue to burden successors in interest. The only way this could come as a surprise is if you were... View More
Is touching your wife sexually without asking a crime even if you stop when she says so
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answered on Jun 23, 2023
Yes, a spouse can be guilty of sexual assault of their spouse in New York. Just because he stops when asked, that doesn't necessarily mean a crime was not committed.
The estate is still in my late father's name I have lived in my house for 12 years thinking I was going to be able to buy house . my sister is executor and would never sign off on house so I go could buy it . Now she wants me out of there I have court on Friday may 26 th I live in Washington... View More
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answered on May 23, 2023
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I was required to grant a right of way dedication for a project at the entrance of my land to the county. I have canceled the project. I was required to sign a quitclaim deed to get the project approved. I have canceled the project and plan to sell. The right of away is not needed anymore. It... View More
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answered on May 23, 2023
Assuming it was recorded (which would have been required to obtain the approval), you cannot cancel a conveyance and you will need the county to convey it back to you.
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Our house is for rent not for sell and management knows it's for sell. What can we do when management is Sabotaging the sell
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answered on May 18, 2023
Why do you suppose management wants to sabotage your sale? Is it possible the buyer got confused about the difference between buying your unit and renting the spot in the park?
Mother-In-Law wants $50K to be bought out of home but did not put down on home. What is the best course of action
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answered on May 11, 2023
Your question is unclear, and I do not know whose husband (mother-in-law's or yours) you say purchased it - and I am not sure if you're on the deed with her and "husband" - or if it's with the two of you. Either way, if the mother-in-law is in title (on the deed), are... View More
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