Now we have ran into leaking pipes, he won't pay for it to be fixed, the wood is rotted in my kids bedroom from water damage. He said he self insures, and he won't fix water damage even though the floor could fall through. He said it covers if the house catches fire or a tornado blows it... View More 
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
You own nothing but a lease with an option. You might want to move unless the owner will give you a deed in exchange for a note secured by a mortgage. Usually renters are evicted and all monies paid in are forfeited.
My Difficult neighbor is trying to state that where the boundary line begins/ends to My property actually is 5 to 7 feet away from the rock That has been placed as a marker by the surveyors of plots/property ownership, Hence saying that I am unable to put a fence up where the actual block to divide... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
Property boundaries in Georgia are generally determined by a recorded plat, a legal land survey, or the property deed descriptions. If there is a dispute about where the actual boundary lies, it's usually necessary to get a new survey conducted by a licensed land surveyor. In Rincon, as... View More
The land owner is trying to evict me from my hut/house that I put/built on their land with their permission
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answered on Nov 1, 2023
The titled owner owns the improved real property. A GA attorney might file suit for unjust enrichment but it will be a difficult case.
answered on Oct 23, 2023
Yes. However, your lender will likely require a survey and appraisal before issuing a partial release of the property to be sold.
answered on Oct 19, 2023
Unless your lease provides otherwise, you can file the eviction immediately after issuing the demand for possession/notice to quit. Some leases contain a 3 or 7-day notice provision prior to initiating the eviction.
Willow point neighborhood at Cobb county Georgia
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answered on Oct 17, 2023
No, a homeowners association (HOA) does not have the power to enroll non-members in a new trash service in Willow Point Neighborhood, Cobb County, Georgia. Under Georgia law, HOAs are limited in their ability to control the behavior of non-members. HOAs can only enforce their covenants, conditions,... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2023
Your husband's will needs to be probated. After it has been probated, the executor should provide the royalty administrator with a copy of the will, the death certificate, the letters testamentary, and a request to transfer the royalties to you. Once that has been done, the royalty... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2023
In Georgia, the powers and rights of a Condominium Homeowners Association (HOA) are primarily determined by its governing documents, which typically include the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), bylaws, and other rules and regulations. Generally, the HOA has the... View More
Few months and my realtor said she didn’t give us permission to rent and we owe her commission but she didn’t check the 4D box with any amount? Can I rent my home
answered on Oct 12, 2023
If your agreement is the Georgia Association of Realtors Exclusive Seller Brokerage Engagement Agreement, you can unilaterally terminate the listing and rent to someone else without owing commission if Section 4D is not filled out. Be careful about relisting and selling the property during the... View More
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answered on Sep 29, 2023
The laws concerning abandoned property vary by jurisdiction, but you may need to go through a legal process to remove the camper. Generally, this involves notifying the owner and giving them a certain amount of time to remove it before you can take action. Failure to follow the proper procedures... View More
when my daughter moved to the USA few years ago to study i sent her money to buy an Condo so she has a place to live. For years i asked to be added to the title which she always found ways to avoid . Now after many arguments she is saying being "willing" to sign whatever document i bring... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
There are a lot of things to take into consideration. First is the authority to sell. If she is the only person on title, she will need to assign you power of attorney to sell on her behalf. She could also transfer the property to you through a deed. Second, there may be additional taxes if either... View More
I have my papa's will and I'm trying to understand it.
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answered on Sep 25, 2023
You will have to consult with a GA attorney. Whether the Will was Probated or not is important.
I purchased, a taxed lien land I need the tittle but i want is a barament done I got a tittle company to do the rest.
answered on Sep 24, 2023
Most real estate attorneys can handle a barment. However, without also filing a suit to quiet title, you will not be able to pass marketable title to a purchaser of the property. Schedule a free consultation to ensure the barment is done correctly.
answered on Sep 27, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It looks like you're searching for an attorney. In addition to your own searches, there's a tab above - Find a Lawyer. There are also attorney referral sections at the websites of many state and local bar... View More
My defendant has a seemingly well-experienced attorney on HOA law
answered on Sep 19, 2023
You can search through legal directories for attorneys experienced in real estate law. You can also look on the Georgia Bar Association website for attorneys who are members of the Real Property Law Section. Whenever you speak with an attorney, ask them for a list of cases relating to HOA law that... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2023
You can contact the tax commissioner and/or sheriff's office in the county where the property is located and ask for the contact information for the purchaser who won the auction. You can also look in the public records for the tax sale deed which will have purchaser information from the sale.... View More
I loaned money to a client to close on their home. He assured me that I would be repaid by 7/27/23. He signed a promissory note. He has not repaid me. I have been informed that he is possibly going to sell the property.
answered on Sep 8, 2023
If your note was accompanied by a Security Deed against the property, you can initiate foreclosure proceedings to force him to pay, otherwise you get the property. If you have the note only, you will need to sue on the note after making proper demand, if required by the note. Contact a Georgia... View More
The house has not been paid off as yet
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
Yes, you can transfer your property to your trust. All that is required to effect the transfer is a deed.
The real question is what are the consequences if/when your lender finds out. The answer to that question depends on whether the property is residential or non-residential and whether... View More
He had 2 strokes and is disabled but can be very mean. He tells me he will commit suicide if I leave him. I am trying to go move in with my adult daughter 1200 miles away but I need the funds from the house sale to help me start a new life. I lost both of my parents in the last year and am in... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2023
You should not dispose of any assets such as a home, prior to the filing of a divorce. If you want to be able to sell your home, you need to file for divorce and allow the court to determine whether the residence is separate property or marital property, which will allow you to sell, should the... View More
According to DCA Codes specific requirements are specified to reduce noise. I am disabled and the subfloor does not have floors that reduce noise.
answered on Aug 23, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. At this point, you could consider checking with architects or civil engineers, or department of buildings/department of design/or other personnel from applicable public agencies. Good luck
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