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1. We accepted offer $15k less than asking if buyers would accept house “as is”.
2. Buyers were given copy of previous home inspection b4 signing “as is” contract. That inspection report stated it was recommended to replace electric box. Buyers signed with $5k deposit the... View More 
answered on Dec 4, 2017
Without looking at the contract, specifically any inspection provisions, it's hard to say. Often, when someone writes in "house being sold as is", they do not amend the inspection clauses. Therefore, a conflict between your intent and the actual written contract exists. You should... View More
My son is 41. he is a Medicaid recipient. Born disabled. his sister will be the caregiver. My wife is in a nursing home, she has Dementia. She is also on Medicaid. My health is failing. Does my daughter need to sell the house?
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answered on Nov 21, 2017
Without more information, it is not possible to answer your questions and address your concerns.
This is in regards to a commercial mortgage held in New Jersey. I'd also like to know how long this process takes and how much time the mortgagor has to fight it/draw out any proceedings.
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answered on Nov 19, 2017
Mortgage foreclosure is a very technical area of law. It requires a lender who forecloses on a property to follow very strict procedures. If you do not retain mortgage foreclosure counsel, you will probably not be able to successfully foreclose.If the borrower retains experienced mortgage... View More
Is there anything I can do?
answered on Nov 18, 2017
You should talk with an attorney as soon as possible that understands foreclosure law and bankruptcy. You may be able to redeem your home, but your time is limited.
She lives on Camden Police pension and VA disability pension with no savings. She has reverse mortgage probably with negative equity. How can she get out of the property ownership and avoid being continually fined for it's violations.
Realtors have stated this no longer applies since the real estate crash." Livable conditions"
answered on Nov 9, 2017
In general no, but different towns can have different rules and different types of real estate may have different conditions so the real answer is it depends and your attorney should be the one to evaluate your situation and will charge you for this.
answered on Nov 5, 2017
It should be done by a lawyer to make sure you have a proper reason to file the action otherwise you can set your cause back and possibly be open to a civil damages.
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answered on Nov 2, 2017
You can easily do so if there is no mortgage on the property, if there is a mortgage, your situation will become a lot more complex.
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answered on Nov 2, 2017
Yes, you can add anyone you want to a deed. However, you create unknown risks for yourself by doing so.
It's my friends first time doing things on her own I'm just trying to help. They gave her a paper to fill out it required her to put bank information and she isn't sure if it's necessary to have a certain amount of money in the bank.
answered on Oct 30, 2017
IN general the determining factor for most landlords is not how much money you have in the bank, but how much you earn and what are your expenses.
My mother is selling her home. The closing is Nov. 30, 2017. Her real estate agent just told her that she must vacate her home by Nov. 15 or she will be in violation of the contract. Can she be forced to leave? Also, she never received a copy of the contract--is that legal?
answered on Oct 26, 2017
If she never saw the contract are you sure you have a contract for the sale of the property as it must be signed by the owner, actually having a copy of the contract is not that critical. If you have a lawyer ask your lawyer this question and if she does not I think you need to get one ASAP as you... View More
both units empty. I have two small kids currently living with me. Is it legal for the new owner to kick me out even tho i dont have a lease with the old owner ? And how much time do I have by the law to leave the premises ? Thanks
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answered on Oct 25, 2017
Yes it is legal. The new owner has no obligation to you, nor does the former owner. Good luck.
If a divorce occurs would she get any part of house?
answered on Oct 25, 2017
Hello and thank you for your question. I will certainly try to give you the best information, here, but more information regarding your son and the marriage would be needed for a really detailed answer. With regard to property division and divorce, New Jersey is what they call and equitable... View More
I am a tent who resides in a town house in nj and i have a lease active about a month before the bank forclosed on my landlord! I was just notified that the action was finalized. I was obviously not aware until now about landlords situation. I called the bank as told to verify i was a tenant. Now... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2017
As a tenant you have rights. You should talk with an attorney to go over all of your options.
Saw a commerical space we were interested in veiwing. Met with the landlord realtor who stated that the property was part of a rehab program where they help promote and more then 3k registriants are forced to shop at all these businesses etc etc. She said " when you sign the lease I will refer... View More
charge ...is "false, fraudulent and groundless," ....if....there are made false, and fraudulent counterclaims made by the defendant during litigation, by way of example, creating after the fact "notes" which are used to "substantiate" alleged activities (which never... View More
On move in day, I stopped my move because of the filth but was told, by the landlord, via phone, that she would take care of it later. The lease says "unit" will be painted. Only the walls were painted and not any trim. Baseboards, doors, ceilings, and cabinets are filthy and chipped.... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2017
You are probably out of luck if she has a receipt that she used a professional cleaner to clean the apartment and unless you stated what was going to be painted you may also lose on that one also.
i want to move to a nicer place and online it states my lease was up in july (from july 16 to july 17) they are a shady outfit and i have proof of fire alarms not up and now roaches i just want to move can i move with just giving them say 30 days notice and they also took 2 and 1/2 months security... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2017
If they took 2 1/2 months rent, they are shady. The law only allows for 1 1/2 months.
Once your lease terminates, it becomes a month to month lease. Unless your lease provides for more, 1 month's notice is all you need to provide your landlord.
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is it late? The management company wants to charge me $50.00 because they received the rent on the 9th am I liable I have proof the rent was mailed on the 4th of the month
answered on Oct 11, 2017
First, this section is only applicable if you are receiving social security or other government pensions in lieu of Social Security, disability benefits, SSI or Work First NJ benefits.
The rent has to be received within five business days of the due date. Unless your lease has a provision... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2017
You must continue making rent payments until you're otherwise directed by the present owner, or you receive notice that title has been transferred to the bank.
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