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We were ok with it until they started making peanut butter then they removed 90% of trees along our property line and put another building up and now they are roasting peanuts with the smoke stack less then 50 feet from our property. We have to keep our doors and windows closed. Cars and shops... View More 
HOA filed compliant judicial foreclosure of lien and damages for balance owed. I can pay outstanding balance and plan to answer the complaint. Will court be necessary? Will payment end the process?
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answered on Jul 25, 2024
Hire a GA lawyer today. HOA intends to take your condo. It is too serious for you deal with. You knew you had to make the HOA happy when you bought the place.
That local to Alpharetta, Georgia company is being investigated by the SEC and all my investments are froze with little to no communications with the company. Do I need a lawyer to watch out over the SEC progress and results on my best behalf or do I just sit and wait with no information on the SEC... View More
At the time of my grandmother's passing, i was a minor in the foster care system. I received no notification of death, or legal notice of inheritance. Under 53-9 do i have a case for not being diligently searched for, when it would have been very easy to locate me?
They have been here for over 30 days , do I need to give them a 30 day notice since they are not on my lease
Just need to know if I can have their attorney served instead. Thanks.
I was sued for adverse possession but plaintiff actually started doing something to the property the 6th year. No one knew they had owned the burnt down property for 6 years. Property line is middle of driveway
Its there any local agency that I can call to get it clean up? Also, i just discovered that someone made like a motorcycle track on my adjacent lot that belong to me and used part of my ny property. I saw that they make a bridge with pallets and this pallets are falling and blocking part of the... View More
The back yards are wooded and on slight incline. They also dug out a foundation and start building another house. They dug right next to the tree that fell on my house which softened the dirt and killed some roots.
answered on Jul 13, 2024
Additional information is required in order to provide a complete response. Is the tree located on your property or your neighbors? What is the extent of the damage to your home? Are you sure the fallen tree was caused by the activity of your neighbors? I would recommend speaking with an... View More
My adult son is listed as an occupant in the lease. He did not sign the lease. I was served eviction papers last month, his name was not on the notice. Does this invalidate the notice or change anything about the notice? Should it be mentioned in court. I am basically going for a constructive... View More
This firm has a BBB rating of 1, and over 120 complaints from others in the same situation. They promised a rent guarantee in the event the tenant didn't pay. It was on their website as well, which the salesman pointed out to me as 'We'll pay the rent, no matter what'. A year... View More
I am a real estate agent. I helped a foreigner sell his house. We had listing brokerage agreement. During this period, the seller did not pay the property tax. The county collected late fees from the seller. The seller said that I did not tell him about paying the property tax. I did not receive... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
Based on the information provided, it's unlikely that you as the real estate agent would be responsible for your client's property taxes or late fees. However, let me break down the key points and considerations:
1. Broker/Agent Responsibilities:
- Generally, real estate... View More
The HOA had the building closed for construction for 3 months. no access to the building for rentals. Can they put me in collections if they are still taking my payments? Ive been paying what i can afford until i can get it rented.
answered on Jun 12, 2024
As a co-owner, your girlfriend has the ability to enter the property and invite guests. However, if you intend to live there with her to the exclusion of her ex, you will both be liable for rent to the ex. If the ex also lives there, you alone may be liable for rent to the ex.
If your... View More
he must be our realtor for any other sales in GA. We have put an offer on land last week before our offer on this house. Would he have a right to a commission on this land sale? He states it is GA law re the 120 days for him to represent us. We live in FL. Thanks!
answered on May 23, 2024
You do not have an obligation to sign any agreement that extends the representation beyond the original agreement. There is no Georgia law regarding length of representation.
Schedule a free consultation to have someone review the paperwork the real estate agent has submitted to you for... View More
Do I have rights to real estate property after divorce decree and signing no claim if i felt under duress?
I had a divorce 3 years ago. I signed divorce settlement with no claim to marital property specifically the residence we lived in over 5 years. I signed the settlement without lawyer... View More
answered on Apr 29, 2024
No, your case is over and the order(s) signed from that case stand, and cannot now be attacked, 3 years later. Unfortunately, when a case is going on is the time to hire an attorney to represent you and help you finalize the matter.
Land is currently in one piece, not designated into 3 as to who gets which piece. My sister is wanting to build a house on her piece that she will get but my mom is refusing to designate who gets what piece because she says it will break the life estate. Will drawing up the tract and designating... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
If Mom and Dad only have life estates, then none of their issue will get anything at their deaths. Hire a GA attorney to search that title and determine ownership. If you stated the facts correctly, then nobody wants to build on the tract. Who is the remainderman?
I let a friend move into my late father's home with the verbal agreement they had 2 years to rebuild their credit to be able to purchase the home for $30k over what was left owed on the loan. The 2 years was up in Feb. They have done nothing to rebuild credit. I need to sell the home asap and... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
You will need to provide them with notice of termination of the lease even if they are not paying rent. If they do not leave after the date set for termination, you will need to file an eviction. If you have to file for eviction, you can also make a claim for ejectment in the event that the... View More
I have attempted numerous times to get a loan modification, but my mortgage never approves it. They lie and repeatedly request the same information. I sent that to them, but they say that they never received anything from me. This has been ongoing for the past 4 months. I don't want to lose... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2024
Filing for a loan modification or loss mitigation can be very frustrating and time consuming. The loan servicers make the process very difficult and often times give you very little time to correct any deficiencies in the submission. You have to be persistent, follow up daily, request an... View More
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