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I am trying to find legal help in my area, I have sent out this problem to a couple of firms, no answer. Possibly I need to know what type of lawyer deals with this type of problem. The regulation being violated is the that the lowest floor of a mailbox for residential use must be no lower than 28... View More 
answered on Jul 25, 2024
Are you part of an association? I imagine your best - or at least your first - course of action would be to address this with the association.
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I recently was served a lawsuit for adverse possession of my property. Thing is we clearly have enough evidence proving the plaintiff has no case (or so I believe). They claim they and their past relatives have been maintaining the property line for the last 15 years as hostile,... View More
My son bought my house on 3 acres. He could not finance the adjoining 20 acres. I would like to give it to him the best way for him to pay at least in taxes
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
To transfer the adjoining 20 acres to your son in the most tax-efficient way, you should consider gifting it to him. Gifting property can often be done without significant tax implications if the value of the land is within the annual gift tax exclusion limit, which is $16,000 per recipient as of... View More
I was in a relationship for over 8 years. We were engaged but never got married. During this relationship me and my partner bought a house but my name was not on the title and mortgage but I paid half towards everything i.e mortgage, utilities, property tax etc. We are now breaking up. Can you let... View More
I was in a relationship for over 8 years and engaged but never got married. During this relationship me and my partner bought a house but my name was not on the title and mortgage but I paid half towards everything i.e mortgage, utilities, property tax etc. We are now breaking up. Can you let me... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2024
I'm afraid you don't have many good options outside of what you may be able to negotiate. Legally, you are a tenant. While you certainly are not obligated for the mortgage or taxes, you're also not entitled to any share of the equity. Had your name also been on the deed, then you... View More
Tornado. Insurance company doesn't want to pay I'm going to be homeless and I have no food, money or gas to go apply for disaster relief
answered on Jul 15, 2024
You may need a lawyer if your insurance company isn't upholding its end of your insurance policy.
My wife and I suffered a total loss house fire in June of last year and the city has been withholding funds of ours and trying to make us destroy something in perfectly good standing. My wife is an active Colonel in the Air Force, having given 30 years of her life so far to this country and we... View More
One child and spouse moved in home and continued making loan payments. It is now 12 years later and he feels the house is his alone. Do the other 3 siblings have any claim on home and land?
answered on Jul 10, 2024
If there is a recorded lady bird deed, then all four of you now have ownership interest. The way to "settle" this is to file a copy of the death certificate, along with a new deed listing you all as owners. While that would settle the legal question of ownership, it doesn't sound... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2024
You'll want to engage a real estate attorney quickly who can advise you whether and how to stop the closing. With the money and other legal stakes involved, this is not something you just do hoping your suspicions are accurate.
Is this legal? Could you point me to any relevant statutes too? Is the promise enforceable (nothing written so I guess no)?
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answered on Jul 3, 2024
Owner will probably refuse to convey to you as the oral promise violates the Statute of Frauds. Hopefully you have some sort of memorandum signed by owner. Consult with a MI attorney to draft a deed and attempt to tender the money for the deed.
Purchase was 10 years ago, and under market value. Any statutes apply? Michigan
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
Seller can convey to who he wants. But get a MI attorney to search the title and draft the Deed.
A Deed was recorded in 1978 joint tenancy with rights of survivorship, not tenants in common, to grandmother and her 4 children. Grandmother and 2 of the children are now deceased. Last year new QC deed to just my mother. She is now planning on selling. how is cost basis and capital gains... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2024
It can get complex, and it depends on whether transfer affidavits and PRE exceptions were properly completed and filed along the way. Sounds like there would be an argument that there hasn't been a uncapping event at least since 1978.
I am going back court this week they owe 39000 in back payments, taxes and late fees. The judge initially is questioning why a 90 late fee is assessed if they are more than 15 days late although it is in contract. What is a good rebuttal for this. Can I charge for my loss wages
answered on Jun 17, 2024
You generally cannot charge for wage loss due to court attendance. As to the fee issue: just because it's in the contract does not mean the judge may find it appropriate. As a general proposition, late fees must be reasonable, considering your costs / damages for late payment. They are not to... View More
1. House Purchase: I bought a house and the title cleared during the purchase process.
2. Demolition List: However, I have recently discovered that the house is listed on a demolition list with the city.
3. Renovations: In good faith, I proceeded with renovations on the property,... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
What sort of ‘list’ is this on? Can that determination be reversed?
Your BEST option is to stop the house from being demolished. In that case you can continue with the repairs and use the place.
I’d focus less on ‘undoing’ the sale and instead concentrate on preventing the demolition.
Can i get a Legal Aid attorney? My tenant took me and my management company to court, I'm out of country landlord and do not have the money for attorney fees.
answered on Jun 11, 2024
If you own rental property you most likely don’t meet poverty guidelines to qualify for legal aid.
Your location shouldn’t matter in hiring an attorney. Ask your management company to help you find representation and pay the fees needed to retain local counsel.
I am 1 of 3 remainders on a ladybird deed in michigan. My grandmother ( the grantor ) passed away in 2016. I currently live in the house along with 1 of the other remainderman. My fiance and I are currently in the market for our own home. Once I move, I no longer want any type of responsibility to... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
You transfer your property interest to someone else, usually one or all of the other co-tenants since they are the ones who will get the most value from that. HOW you do that depends on what you would like to get out of the deal. The best response is to contact a local lawyer to discuss your... View More
I purchased a mobile home in 2018, park manager wanted the title before I put it in my name and never gave it back. Now the new park manager is saying it isn't in my file nor do they have a copy of it.
All my efforts to reach the previous owner to have the get a lost title have been... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
The responsibility for obtaining and maintaining the title of your mobile home typically falls on the owner, not the mobile home park. Since you purchased the mobile home in 2018, the title should have been transferred to your name at that time. The park manager requesting the title before... View More
Claim by my grandmother who has since passed. He’s is ill and I’m trying to figure out how I can sell the home without paying taxes on it since she paid $45000. 50 years ago but has since refinanced and owes $120000. The selling price would be between $300000 and $350000. Im located in Michigan... View More
answered on May 30, 2024
There will be an ‘offset’ for ant mortgage, but if you’re asking about the capital gains the answer is ‘welcome to the downside of quit claim deeds. You have acquired the basis for tax purposes of the original owner and will need to pay capital gains.
Absent some other facts you... View More
What rights do I have?
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answered on May 25, 2024
That depends on what sort of 'claim' you have.
Judgments are good for 10 years unless renewed, and there is the '40 year marketable title' act to deal with.
Your rights depend on a lot of things that aren't discernible from this question, and would require... View More
I own property with a 66ft easement by necessity. My neighbor keeps cutting the grass on the easement after I cut it. I like to maintain 4 inches and he keeps cutting it down to 2 to match his side of the easement. Is he allowed to cut the grass in the easement? He also blows all the grass... View More
answered on May 17, 2024
Is the easement ON your property or FOR your property?
Is the easement ON the neighbor’s property or FOR it?
From the wording I’m assuming you BOTH have a right to use and maintain the property in question.
It doesn’t really matter though because if the easement is... View More
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