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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Real Estate Law for South Carolina on
Q: Mortgage owner left wants to give selling rights to my mother she needs help reviewing and setting up POA, who can help?

My mother was dating a man who took out a mortgage for the home they live in. He left the home due to a dispute, wants to do what is best for her and is asking her to sell home through a lawyer, she is in need of someone to settle this situation civilly with his lawyer, help her review and... View More

Liscah Isaboke
Liscah Isaboke
answered on Sep 5, 2024

Your mother should consult a real estate attorney to help navigate this situation since she’s not on the mortgage. The attorney can review the mortgage and title documents, ensure any agreement with her former partner is legally binding, and negotiate terms with his lawyer. A Power of Attorney... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: Can I terminate my lease without a two-month termination fee after purchasing a house?

Now they want charge me two month because I did not provide them notice in advance , the think I was not sure when I would buy

Liscah Isaboke
Liscah Isaboke
answered on May 17, 2024

It depends on the language contained within the lease. I would contact an attorney to properly assess what your options are. There are very few leases that allow for the option of early termination.

In North Carolina, In accordance with NC Statute 42-45.1, there are certain requirements...
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