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For 15 years took care of her till she passed. My sister's wanted to sell the house. We applied for & were approved for a mortgage. They wanted more than we were approved for & didn't accept it. We stayed in the house, looking for a new place is very challenging. They placed an... View More 
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answered on Jan 23, 2025
If your name is not on the deed, you are not the owner. I do not know who you are referring to when you say "They".. There are also several facts that you have not provided. Who wanted more, who evicted you, and why are your belongings still there? Was the house sold at auction... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2025
Many new real estate sites have popped up in recent years. Some have postings for homes that are not currently for sale. Upon closer examination, they could list a sale date for the property from the past, or a note that the property is no longer for sale. But a house that you have no wishes to... View More
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answered on Jan 14, 2025
If your m and m lien is valid, then hire a lawyer to file suit against both the old and new owners to execute the lien. But your lien may not be valid now.
My mom who just passed away has been renting a rent stabilized apartment since the mid 70's. The apartment complex, originally rentals were converted to co-ops back in the 1980's with the option to buy. Mom continued to rent the apartment. Her existing lease will expire end of June this... View More
In this specific situation:
1. Co-Signer A does not participate in the daily business operations of the store.
2. Co-Signer A accuses Co-Signer B of financial misconduct, personal betrayal, and claims that Co-Signer B is an illegal immigrant.
3. Co-Signer B manages the... View More
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answered on Jan 11, 2025
Greetings:
A Commercial Landlord is not an arbitration, mediator, or babysitter for issues by and between its Tenants. The Landlord/Tenant-Guarantor relationship simply establishes that the Tenants enter into a "privity of contract" and "privity of estate" relationship... View More
The person did not include her in the will And the children want her to vacate within the month
answered on Jan 5, 2025
Eventually the heirs will secure the right to take possession when one is designated by the local Surrogate Court as Administrator of the Decedent Estate. When that day comes that person would serve either a tenancy termination notice or a Licensee Notice to Quit.
My son is living with 2 roommates and 1 of them is not paying, the other one has his father as guarantor. My son is always paying his share since 2 years. As a guarantor, can I get out of this contrat? My son's lease is finishing at the end of June 2025 but he wants to live before because of... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2025
This is not a simple undertaking. Guarantors often have no way to avoid the contract obligations in the event of a default paying rent.
Consider a legal consultation.
answered on Jan 9, 2025
I interpret the question as may a beneficiary to an inheritance of a house disclaim the benefit? In that instance, it is as if you did not exist in the will [at least as far as the house goes] and any other beneficiary [such as a sibling also given a share of the house] could have his share... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2025
Dear Manhattan Tenant:
A New York landlord has 14 days to present a former tenant with the written itemization of damages the landlord will charge against the tenant's security deposit and to refund the balance of the security deposit. A tenant has no right to return after moving out... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
This is a Q&A forum, and you did not ask a specific question. However, you can use this site to search for an attorney with mortgage experience; many will offer a free consultation to evaluate your case. Best of luck.
And school taxes that are behind, the house is still caught in probate court and i cannot make a payment plan since it isnt in my name, and i cannot afford to pay it all upfront. How do i stop the house from going into foreclosure?
answered on Dec 11, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss and the challenges you're facing. If probate is delaying your ability to act, consider filing a motion requesting the court to grant temporary authority to address urgent matters, like paying property taxes. An attorney can assist with this.
Possibly, you... View More
my wife's estranged father died earlier this year (possibly June) in nyc. she is the only child and it is believed he lived in the coop her mother owned and is now deseased as well. if that is the case, would like to know if she has a right to that property.
answered on Dec 2, 2024
Your wife may be able to contact the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene since she is next of kin She may be able to request a copy of the death certificate. She can apply online, by mail, or in person. Death certificates are necessary for most estate-related matters. NYC Vital Records:... View More
Hello - In upstate New York, my uncle was given a life estate for the house he was living in. He has since moved out, allowed the house to fall into disrepair, and refuses to pay the taxes on the property or homeowners insurance which he was supposed to be doing. Does this invalidate his life... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2024
No. Termination of the Life Estate is left to the Remainderman. No one else has legal standing.
Hello. Question. My husband's mother transferred shares of a cooperative apartment to his name. This was done during the marriage, but his mother registered the title to the apartment only in my husband's name. Now my husband has decided to make a will and a trust, but he has indicated... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2024
A gift to your spouse is not marital property even if given during the marriage unless it is comingled or transmuted. However, upon death, there are protections for a current spouse regardless of the will. New York has a "right of election" that allows a spouse to disregard the will and... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2024
Building an addition over a septic tank would likely be considered a material defect that should be disclosed. New York law provides sellers with an alternative to completing the Property Condition Disclosure Statement. Sellers can opt to pay a $500 credit to the buyer at closing instead of... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2024
There are limited circumstances under which a plaintiff (typically the borrower) might try to revoke or challenge the validity of a submitted Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (DIL). Generally, once the lender accepts and files the DIL, revocation is highly unlikely unless a valid legal basis exists.
I’m recently divorced and signed an agreement to pay $190,000 to keep the house. The bank asked me for the agreement to start the process of refinancing. I was conditionally approved for refinancing, and after signing all the necessary paperwork, including transferring the title solely to my... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2024
While this is a setback, it doesn't necessarily mean the refinancing can't proceed. The key will be working closely with your lender and providing all necessary information to address the FHA's concerns about the shared garage. The lender must ensure that the subject property's... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2024
In some cases, if the sale of the property does not cover the outstanding mortgage debt, the lender may pursue a deficiency judgment to recover the remaining balance. New York is a judicial foreclosure state, meaning any deficiency judgment must be pursued through the courts. However, in some... View More
He offered us $1000 in the beginning and we declined.now the sale of the home is pending and he still hasn’t resolved it he refuses to give us his real estate attorney’s info so we can let the buyers bank who paid for the survey that their is a dispute . We put in a small claims complaint to... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2024
If you’re not part of the transaction I’m unclear how or why you are involved. I understand you may be trying to help someone else, but you may not be apprised of all of the facts in a deal you are not a part of, and in any event I’m not sure what basis you would have to put a cloud on title.... View More
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