Get free answers to your Real Estate Law legal questions from lawyers in your area.
Property is a lake lot for sale in missouri. Seller, who owns the well, has no agreement with the property next door to use the well. Property owners next door haven't paid the bills for water. Can the owner of the well disconnect/shut off the water to the next door property legally.
Property belongs to an elder person and they would like to add a name.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jul 18, 2024
Hire a MO attorney to talk to the owner and see what they want to do. The deed can be of many different estates. It is not simple and must be correct to actually transfer an enforceable interest, which will be contested at the grantor's death.
Specifically Line 27. I have been told the realtor has the legal right to sell, or freely give any and all information pertaining to both the seller and buyer, to anyone they desire. With no limitation. If this is incorrect than I would like to speak with you regarding further action.... View More 
Significant loan made to contractor to purchase land and build homes 4 homes. 3 of 4 homes in different stages of build. Estimating 1/2 of loan funds spent on those homes, yet contractor stated they were out of funds. I decided to hire a lawyer to foreclose on the properties knowing I... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 18, 2024
If you are lender on a Note secured by a Deed of Trust, then foreclose on the collateral parcels. When a note deficiency occurs then sue borrower on that deficiency. If you are found to be a full fledged partner, then you are possibly liable for the partnership debts, but it will be a hard... View More
County collector issued a collectors deed to a purchaser illegally. It was a 3rd offering sale but staff at cty. office lied and said it was A post 3rd year sale denying me my 90 day redemption period. Also it allowed that purchaser to sale the deed to a third party whose now served me with an... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 17, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation you're facing with your home. Based on what you've described, it seems there may have been serious legal errors and improprieties in the tax sale process that resulted in your home being wrongfully deeded to another party. Here are a... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 13, 2024
In Missouri, the process for tax lien sales and auctions is strictly governed by state law. A county collector must adhere to specific timelines and procedures established by the Missouri statutes. Changing a third offering auction into a post-third year auction just four days past the original... View More
Can a collector take you off as the payee of your real estate tax and apply it to different person's account?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 13, 2024
The actions you describe may raise serious legal concerns. Typically, a county collector should not have the authority to change the terms of a tax certificate sale after the auction has concluded. If the rules of the auction were altered post-sale, this might violate established procedures and... View More
The party is not on any paperwork to be able to live in the home. They have been told to leave many times and have refused. Now they are threatening to use their mailing address to demand an official eviction. Is this necessary?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jun 21, 2024
Here's a general overview of the situation:
1. Establishing tenancy:
In many jurisdictions, including Missouri, a person can establish tenancy even without a written lease or being on the deed. This can happen through verbal agreements or by the property owners allowing the... View More
Just closed on new construction home and moved in with verbal agreement with contractor that he would fix drainage issues in yard. Two attempts to correct were unsuccessful. Photos and email sent to contractor showing water still pooling. No response. We contacted reputable landscape/excavation... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
A lot of money is at issue. Have an attorney read the contract and do a consultation. The answer to your question is “it depends.” If you pay then sue you may face an affirmative defense of the “voluntary payment doctrine.” But there’s a type of claim to which case law holds that... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on May 28, 2024
There are many different forms of estates, so just being one of the named grantees in a deed does not define your title. Contact a MO attorney to review the deed and determine ownership. But it sounds like you both own something and have a right of possession.
A Missouri real estate agent sold us a property and a new septic system was in the contract. They failed to provide a new septic system and the one we have is failing. The agent sent a text with a list of pending repairs that included a new septic system. All of these repairs were to be finished... View More
answered on May 19, 2024
Hire an attorney to review the contract and provide an assessment. The fact that you unwisely waived the walkthrough may present a problem.
Make sure the attorney is familiar not only with real estate law but also Missouri’s consumer protection statute, the Merchandising Practices Act (MPA).
The entire basement floods. Half of the trim we had to pull off was foam that looked like wood. The threshold into the bathroom is missing (we know why now) and we saw previous moisture damage near the back door. The drain outside is obviously not working, the plumber can’t find where it leads... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2024
Unfortunately, your question is one I encountered too often. I suggest you schedule a consultation with an attorney familiar with Missouri's consumer protection statute, the Merchandising Practices Act (MPA). The MPA potentially provides for better damages, such as punitive damages, and... View More
My cousin took the will and put her name on the account so I would not have access to anything
answered on Apr 24, 2024
You should open a probate estate in the county where your loved one died. If a will exists, you can file that will with the Court to inform how the estate should be distributed. Without more information I am unable to give any more specific advice. What account? Who is the deceased?
The deed is in my name and my brother's only.What is his daughter's rights? The house is located in St.Louis City Missouri.The house is vacant.No one is living there.I plan to sell the house.Not in propate
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Apr 24, 2024
Daughter will be an heir at law, and there may be other heirs. Hire a MO attorney to search the title and determine ownership.
Does Missouri law not state that if your property is landlocked and you have no means of gaining access that you have the right to a vehicular ingress and egress ? Even in a private subdivision . The board of trustees has told me I am banned from driving in on their roads to get to my property... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 21, 2024
In Missouri, as in many other places, if your property is landlocked, you may indeed have the right to vehicular ingress and egress. This is generally intended to ensure that every property owner has access to their land. The specifics can vary based on local laws and the exact circumstances of the... View More
My mother & I co-signed to buy our home 7 yrs ago. My mother went into a home. Family member got POA on my mom, wrongfully 4 day evicted (not court ordered) me and disabled adult brother. They sold our home and 3 months later I found papers on agreement with my signature under my mom's on... View More
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 9, 2024
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother and the incredibly difficult situation you're in with your family member and home. Losing your mother is heartbreaking enough, let alone having a relative use a power of attorney to evict you and sell the house out from under you with no notice.... View More
I co owned 4 acres of property in Missouri with another person that person recently died in the property came on his son has been saying all the property refuses to leave
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Mar 5, 2024
If the Decedent's heirs are on the property, you cannot sue a tenant in common for possession. They will have the same rights as you. However hire a MO attorney to file an action for Partition. Either all TICs will get paid out, or you might buy the other's interests out and have... View More
My wife left me over a year ago and moved in with her mother. She has all her mail forwarded to her mothers address where she lives. I am trying to sell my home where do I stand legally? We are still legally married, can she fight me on selling the house?
answered on Feb 22, 2024
The short answer is that your wife's signature will be necessary to sell the house. Depending on the circumstances, she may or may not be entitled to "block" you from selling the house, but her signature will be necessary because of your marital status.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
