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A couple years ago I got a divorce and listed a truck as property for my ex husband. He was making the payments and the truck was always "his". Now he's not making the payments. My name is the only one on the truck and the loan. Legally it's the banks truck until it's paid... View More 
answered on Feb 22, 2021
No, it's not the bank's car. Based on your description, the title made it your car, and the divorce decree made it your ex-husband's car.
In most cases, the decree provides that the person who receives the property is responsible to pay the debt. If he doesn't do so,... View More
I live in Texas and I am currently back home in another state taking care of some things. I get notified by a prior renter of the house that the landlord had contacted her and told her that a pipe burst in the house and caused some flooding. I got ahold of the landlord and he said that it was due... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2021
Check your lease, but it's probably not your responsibility to pay for the repairs. Presumably the pipe burst due to the freeze. You will probably be responsible for any damage to your belongings and the landlord will need to pay the the repairs to the property.
answered on Feb 22, 2021
This doesn't appear to be a legal question.
Mobile homes have serial numbers, and contacting the manufacturer with the serial number, or contacting the seller, should be able to resolve the question of the year the home was manufactured.
I trying to move out of my parents house, but I don’t know what identification/documents should I take with me.
answered on Feb 20, 2021
I suggest you take all of your property and especially all of your identification. You probably have a drivers license, birth certificate and social security card, but take it all and whatever else you have. It's also a good idea to start a list of these kinds of documents, as well as... View More
The bank granted me a forbearance that ended 10/30/20, stated while under FB no action for foreclosure would be taken. The bank filed with the county clerks office for foreclosure 10/28/20, with a sale date of 1/6/21. I had to file for bankruptcy to prevent losing my home. Before the sale date I... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2021
I don't know what you're asking, but if you're in bankruptcy, talk to your bankruptcy lawyer.
he has no chip or shots. do i have to give him back?
answered on Feb 20, 2021
You have two choices: 1) give the dog back, or 2) don't give the dog back. If you don't, it is unlikely you'll be sued for the dog, because the cost of filing the suit almost certainly exceeds the value of the dog. In the event that there is a suit, the previous owner will have... View More
my question is I am on ss disability I have Medicaid and medicare. I was told that the state will take and sell my home if I go into a nursing home if this is true can I put my deed in my name and 2 of my children's names to keep the state of texas from selling my home? or just put the deed... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2021
You have two problems.
The first is to make sure you obtain title to the house, and without reviewing your documents it's impossible to know what, if anything, needs to be done for that. (Then, if you want to transfer the property to your children, that's a separate process,... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2021
If the taxes are paid, the state won't be selling it out from under anyone. However, just paying the taxes won't get you ownership of the property.
My boyfriend has had his dog for 6 or 7 years and got her through humane society but under his friends name. He no longer has contact with that friend and doesn’t have any papers for the dog. He wants to get papers for her.
answered on Feb 20, 2021
Unless the dog is a purebred, there aren't actually any "papers," and probably nothing showing ownership.
If he takes the dog to a vet, he can get it chipped, and if he registers his name and contact information to the chip, that's evidence of ownership, and he can get... View More
I want to move out whenever I turn 18 because my mom doesn’t believe in what I want to be or do, she’s always saying negative comments to me and my siblings, so I think the best is moving out and continue studying.
answered on Feb 16, 2021
You don't need any documents to move out at 18. At that point, you're legally an adult, so no, she can't call the cops on you. Been there, done that myself. Good luck!
answered on Feb 11, 2021
The sentence is incomplete, but it sounds like either the $10,000 in cash or property with a fair market value of the same amount.
Planing on giving it away what are my rights?
answered on Feb 11, 2021
Sorry, no matter how old you are, your parents get to make the rules about what they will allow in their house. If they don't want the puppy, I suggest you arrange another place to stay. No, they shouldn't give away your property, but if you're living at their house, you're... View More
from water being turned off 9 times and not communicating i have messages from the asst manager to not filling in a trench behind my home (son & fiance fell)for a yr1/7 90 day notice proposed eviction finally 1/29 talked to the supervisor she said it would get taken care of i was late on... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2021
Sorry, I can't follow exactly what is happening or what you want to do about it. This doesn't sound like a maintenance issue. Currently, you'll need to be given 30 days notice before an eviction can be filed for non payment of rent. There is rent assistance available in Texas, and... View More
I live in a neighborhood with deed restrictions. As part of the deed we have an architectural control committee (ACC) with 3 members appointed by the developer. a few years back the developer seized to exist and relinquished all legal rights in the deed. Our problems is we are now not sure who gets... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2021
Once the developer no longer owns a certain number of lots - whether by sale or by dissolution - the governance of the HOA is taken over by the current owners, who will need to elect a new board and appoint members to the ACC. Check the deed restrictions and Bylaws for when this happens and how to... View More
We were in a verbal agreement and I changed what he wanted changed on contract and he cashes the down payment check, but now he says he has a better offer and he dont want to sell to me he wants to accept the other offer. Can he do that
answered on Feb 9, 2021
In order to be enforceable, contracts to buy or sell real estate have to be in writing. So yes, he can back out of the deal, but he'll need to refund your down payment.
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answered on Feb 9, 2021
If you have "no time for small claims" you definitely don't have time - or money - for any other suit. Damages will be difficult to calculate, and most likely won't help you, because the problem will continue. Typically, the remedy in a nuisance case is an injunction - a court... View More
Want to sell house later without any liens being placed ,he is currently living in house.
answered on Feb 9, 2021
If the house is homestead, the lien won't attach.
When you say you two have a "life estate deed together" I don't know what that means. A life estate is only the right to use the house during your lifetime. Presumably one of you has a life estate and the other has... View More
Just came and took the truck they bought a couple years ago and had no proof she hasnt got to hear the will read or got a copy of it but they said there lawyer told them to come take the truck is this legal ? And since she didnt fight them when they showed up does this meen she forfited the truck... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2021
Nothing has been forfeited other than possession of the truck, but it's unlikely she'll get it back - more likely the relatives who bullied her to get it will lie if necessary to sell it.
Without the will (or heirship information) it's impossible to tell who the truck... View More
I borrowed 400$ Thursday now they want 257$ or they said I couldn't get my dog till bill paid in full
answered on Feb 8, 2021
The short answer is yes, they can hold the dog for payment. They're not required to extend credit. Sorry.
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