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can i sue to make him pay and get out?

answered on Feb 5, 2025
The short answer is yes. For the purposes of the answer I am assuming the person involved pays no rent and never has. You would need to file an action called and ejectment. And ejectment is used for trespassers, guests who have worn out their welcome, and similar people. If the person is pay the... View More
My lease was involuntarily cancelled for false accusation of breaking the lease; landlord has kept the security deposit. There is no damage to unit.
If my ex husband is taken off the deed to the house in our divorce, but the agreement reads he is entitled to a portion of the proceeds if and when i decide to sell, can a lien be put on the house in the future from his creditors?

answered on Jan 23, 2025
If there is no deed recorded from him to you, then both it. The divorce has nothing to do with third parties. Creditors could get a judgment against him, then collect against any asset he has including the divorce term to share in sale proceeds without a filed judgment lien.
hope you're doing well. I have a follow-up question regarding the live-in handyman arrangement I’m considering. Is there a legal document or agreement that I can have the handyman sign that would protect me from any future lawsuits or legal claims? Specifically, I’m looking for something... View More
A property was taken from my father under eminent domain/blighted property. The issue with this is that it was not a blighted property at all and the property was sold to a local business who wanted the property for many years. On top of that he was never paid any just compensation for the... View More

answered on Jan 21, 2025
This situation with your father's property is deeply concerning, and I understand your frustration with both the inadequate compensation and the apparent mishandling by the previous attorney. The fact that your father was experiencing health issues during this time makes the situation even... View More
My mom is unable to handle this type work, as she has certain dementia and going into a memory care unit to live. I need to sell her property as part of paying for her care prior to medicaid. The current deed indicates my mother and my step-father (now deceased) as the owners of the property.... View More

answered on Jan 7, 2025
Mother is probably the owner, but hire a NJ attorney to search the title. You might be able to sell her interests as her attorney in fact, but everything must be for her interests, not yours.
Husband & wife buy a condo together and at the time, put 1 of their 20 yr old kids on the deed. They divorce 10 yrs later, then wife dies before they sell property. Division of assets was filed at time of divorce, states wife lives there for 2 yrs, then they sell and split equally, & in... View More

answered on Nov 23, 2024
The answers to your questions cannot be determined in an online forum. You must have a consultation (either secured video conference or in person in an attorney's office). In addition, you do not have privacy by posting in this forum. Just like you found it so can your so can the other parties... View More

answered on Nov 8, 2024
There is insufficient information to provide a meaningful answer to what you stated. Rewrite your question and provide more facts.
A friend is facing a dispute regarding a property jointly owned with a relative. The property was purchased with significant financial contributions from one party, who financed the entire purchase through two loans: a primary mortgage on the new property and a refinance of their original home. The... View More

answered on Oct 9, 2024
Your friend needs to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney who has handled this type of cases before. Although it may seem like an insurmountable problem, it is not. Your friend should be prepared to pay for 1 hour of attorney time to have this entire matter looked over. WHEN AN ATTORNEY... View More
My mother’s will left her house, equally, to her 4 children. My sister, who is the executrix, took 3 years to sell the house, without our agreement and now wants to subtract the cost of maintaining the property during that time from our share of the proceeds. What can we do?

answered on Oct 5, 2024
More infomration is needed to properly answer your question so speak with a lawyer. Yes you can fight this, but you will have a hard time winning unless you can show that holding the house for that length of time was unreasonable under the circumstances. Obviously speak with a lawyer but remember... View More

answered on Sep 18, 2024
You cannot assume a home mortgage and you cannot sell what you do not own. However, you need an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense and civil litigation attorney to represent your interests in this matter. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally... View More
I think I may have water rights. But I don’t understand how it is worded

answered on Aug 9, 2024
You will need to hire a NJ attorney to search all relevant titles and explain the law.
The property and land is in Puerto Rico. I live in the United States.

answered on Aug 5, 2024
Hire a PR attorney. Start here on Justia.

answered on Jul 3, 2024
You have a boundary dispute. You will need a NJ lawyer to search both titles, and a surveyor on the boundary to serve as your witness, Filing suit is expensive and difficult, but if you wait too long you lose your asserted boundary through acquiescence.
New Jersey, which I believe is beyond its jurisdiction. Additionally, I have experienced several due process violations, including ex parte orders without notice, unauthorized use of my medical records, and denial of access to funds for legal representation. The court has also shown bias by... View More

answered on Jul 21, 2024
To address the jurisdictional overreach, you can file a motion to challenge the court's authority over the New Jersey property, arguing that the Michigan court lacks jurisdiction. You should provide legal precedents and any relevant statutes that support your position. It's important to... View More
I own two adjoining lots both are standard lots however I want to consolidate them into one lot which will lower my property tax assessment

answered on May 28, 2024
You could survey both lots into one parcel, then have a lawyer draft a legal description and deed for the entire parcel. But the grantor cannot just convey to himself as you would need another party or entity as the grantee. You do not state why you wish to do this, and I cannot see an... View More

answered on May 13, 2024
Start calling the NJ attorneys here on Justia.
deceased wife and myself are on title
son and his lawyer want to cash in

answered on May 4, 2024
Title insurance is irrelevant. You need to retain an experienced mortgage foreclosure defense and civil litigation attorney. Expect to pay for one hour of attorney time to review all the documents and provide you with the best way to proceed. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one... View More
ejection, trust, arrest?
hired lawyer to try and steal home

answered on May 3, 2024
I'm sorry but this is not the type of matter our firm handles. Either you need to contact a lawyer who handles estate litigation or civil litigation (where you are seeking damages as a result of his actions).
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