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THIS AGENT DID THE WRONG TYPE CONTRACT SHE IS SELLING HER OWN PROPERTY BUT TOTALLY WAS NOT HONEST ABOUT THE CONTRACT OR SALE OF THE PROPERTY AND TOOK THE PROPERTY BACK ILLEGALY TOLD BUYER IT WAS A LEASE PURCHASE AND THEN LOCKED BUYER OUT AND MOVED IN THE HOUSE HERSELF AND CHANGED THE LOCKS WITH ALL... View More 
I'm a vendor for a painting company that handles interior painting for apartments when tenants move out. We have an outstanding balance of $37,310 with a property located at 370 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.
We’ve tried reaching out through emails and visits, and all our... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2024
Hire a competent GA attorney to draft and record a Materialman's Lien against the property. You also may consider suing the entity you contracted with for the debt owing. Hopefully the actual owner contracted with you. It is doubtful you will be made whole due to the expenses involved in... View More
I entered into a lease to purchase agreement with my landlord. Once the contract and purchase were completed they refused to produce title to my home. It has been 5 years and they haven't produced the title. I now have a case pending in court, to be heard by the judge on October 24. What are... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2024
Hopefully you have a GA attorney representing you. You will not be able to try this yourself. Proof of the contract, all payments, no tenant defaults and the landlord's default , will all have to be proven in Court. If you win, you will need to draft an Order and probably a Deed.... View More
My sister entered into a contract with a wholesale real estate company and decided to not go forth with selling. She wants to keep her house, but the contract says she has to sell to them regardless. Can she back out and not lose her home?
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Your sister may be able to get out of the contract if there was fraud or deception in the formation of the contract, the wholesale company is in breach of the contract, your sister was forced against her will to sign the contract, or the terms are unconscionable.
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The HoA Covenants and Restrictions prohibit any sign not explicitly approved by the HoA; however, this provision has been historically, unequally, and inconsistently, enforced.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
In Georgia, an HOA can impose restrictions on signage, including political signs, if those rules are laid out in the HOA's Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). However, these restrictions must be applied consistently and fairly to avoid claims of discrimination or selective... View More
The father of my child is asking us to leave the house, under his name, and is demanding short time. He moved out years ago. The lawyer has not presented me with papers or anything physical but constantly calls me, and reminds me of deadline. I told him, nothing is legitimate until I see papers.... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2024
If you have a family court case you should hire an attorney with experience in handling those matters. As you are the opposing party, and you do not have an attorney, the attorney representing the other party does have to speak directly to you, regarding the case. And they can choose to... View More
Used the VA loan, had two inspectors come in, one we hired and one was VA, we have been in the home for about a year and four months, homeowner only claimed that a part in the gas fireplace was wrong with the home, lock tite was applied to multiple places in the rotted wood, the rotten section of... View More
Eight months ago, our HOA went from builder control to community control. The election, to our belief, was illegal in that the HOA mgmt. company broke bylaw & CC&R rules plus State (GA) HOA code rules in conducting the election. They also counted votes in secret without an auditor present.... View More
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answered on Oct 6, 2024
In your situation, the first step as a community is to gather support from as many homeowners as possible who share your concerns. Document all the actions that violate the HOA's bylaws, CC&Rs, and Georgia state HOA code. This documentation will be critical if you decide to pursue legal or... View More
I co-own a house with former partner who stayed in the house after breaking up and is also the only one on the mortgage. Can I sell my half ownership to a third party? Should I get a lawyer if I want to file suit for petition to sell? Can I enter the property at any time and stay/use it as I please?
answered on Sep 20, 2024
If you can find someone who would be interested in buying your half only, you can absolutely sell to them without restriction. However, it is difficult finding someone who will accept partial ownership of property.
You will definitely need a lawyer for a partition action to force the sale... View More
That name has been recorded. They can't tell me anything
I have been waiting 6 months . Do you know when I will I receive payment?
when the eviction is no fault of the tenets and has it in writing its no fault of the tenets its just due to the sale of the property
The deed is is my name also
answered on Sep 10, 2024
If the deed is in your name only, you have the sole right to sell the property. However, if you are currently going through a divorce or are in bankruptcy, you cannot sell the property without a court order approving the sale.
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Or moved it off my property what do I do next
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
First, check your local and state laws regarding abandoned property or vehicles, as these can vary significantly. Often, there is a specific process for handling abandoned trailers or personal property left on your land after an eviction. You might need to post a notice on the trailer and send a... View More
He recently passed away he never put the property in his name he had no will would I be able to sell the property again
answered on Sep 6, 2024
If your intent was to sell the property, it would be fraudulent to sell it again. On the other hand, if the legal formalities of transferring the property were not met, the transfer would not be effective, in which case you could sell the property again. If you attempt to sell it again, you run the... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2024
You will need to file a lawsuit for specific performance to force the seller to sell the property according to the terms of the agreement.
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My father passed a few years ago and I was trying to see if any property he owned could be inherited.
answered on Sep 3, 2024
Here in California there are several avenues to determine the owner of real estate. The fastest manner to determine ownership of real estate in California is to contact the Assessors Office in the county the property is located and provide a combination of address, APN or past owner. You can also... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2024
Yes, any heir may retain counsel prior to the passing of the individual that the heir may inherit from. If you anticipate that the estate may be contested, it would be in your best interest to retain counsel yourself.
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