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we’ve been separated 12 years. not divorced. she went to the registrar of deeds with a new deed with his and her name on it. my name is there without a signature. they recorded it. is it legal? did i lose my land?
answered on Sep 23, 2022
I would have to review the deed. He may have just conveyed his portion, but if he also tried to convey your portion then fraud was committed, and you should contact the local law enforcement.
We bought a home for cash in NC 7 years ago with proceeds from sale of home in VA, paid off by my husband’s parents estate. Separated since January when I left for a job across the country. He listed the house in late July and we have a buyer and contract, which he just decided not to honor.... View More 
answered on Sep 14, 2022
I would need to review the deed to the house to give a definite answer.
However, it is likely that the house is in both your names and you and he own it as tenants in common. He is allowed to live there rent-free, but he is responsible for 50% of all expenses, taxes, utilities, hoa fees,... View More
None of them left a will. Can I have the Deed changed to just my name? I need to make repairs to the house and I would like to get a home equity loan. I paid off the house several years ago.
answered on Sep 6, 2022
The ownership depends on the language located in the deed, the language in any wills, and the order in which your family members passed. Without all that information, a lawyer will not be able to give you specific answers to your questions.
the insurance will not reinstate our insurance and the bank says they cant help. What recourse do we have?
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answered on Aug 18, 2022
Assuming the Bank failed to pay Insurance from the escrow, suing for negligence, breach of contract, etc. is not a good option as foreclosure will result. You must find insurance immediately as foreclosure is imminent. A refinance might get that Bank out of your hair, but insurance and taxes must... View More
And do I need an attorney?
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answered on Aug 16, 2022
You need a NC attorney to search the title and determine ownership. The 20 @ Tract must have a description, which may require a Survey. Then a Deed can be drafted with a proper derivation of title clause and a legal description. It must be executed by the owners to you, then recorded.
The land is in my name, taxes are paid.
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answered on Aug 16, 2022
Unless she has your Power of Attorney, she cannot sell your property. But are you sure you are the owner? A title search by a NC attorney might be needed, along with letters to interested parties. A complaint against the real estate agent might be in order.
Over 10 acre property is designated farmland and holds cattle
Zoned RA
answered on Aug 8, 2022
I would have to review your local County codes to give you accurate advice. My suggestion is to call the County offices and see if you can get confirmation that this is allowable.
I know I need to file a complaint first. What is involved in this step? What else is filed with the complaint and what are the subsequent steps to follow?
answered on Aug 3, 2022
This is not a simple process and not one that I advise you to attempt on your own. My advice is to find a local attorney and let them handle the filing and subsequent sale of the property.
The area in question was purposely covered by a piece of furniture that fit exactly inside a closet. The end of month we'll be here 1 yr. We just moved this furniture and saw a nightmare. We had an inspection done and he never even checked. The home was built in 2019. We are 3rd owners. DR... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2022
Get your entire contract and as much information in front of a local lawyer as soon as possible. While it is likely too late to utilize the home warranty, if it exists, you can likely still file a lawsuit against some party to the matter.
Landlord is in Texas
answered on Jul 20, 2022
The simplest method is contacting your landlord and asking them to release you.
If that doesn't work, contact a lawyer and have them review your lease and situation and see what options are available.
Can they do this with no explanation? We were set to close next Friday. We have refused to sign the termination agreement.
There is nothing in our contract stating anything about canceling the contract on either party.
answered on Jul 19, 2022
Without reading your contract, no lawyer is going to be able to give you advice on what your options are. My guess is that they had a clause in the contract that allows them to do this, but I don't know.
Party A, and B.
Party A lives on property, gave monetary value, during closing, to own 25% of the property. There is no writing in place. Their name is not recorded on the deed. Credit was not pulled. Verbal agreement was : to help pay half of the mortgage and other costs. Take care of... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2022
This situation is difficult to determine, and I would have to review all documents to give you a complete answer. However, legalistically, it sounds like you are the only property owner, which would make the other "owner" a tenant or guest on the property. Where it goes from there, I... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2022
The inmate may have their PoA on file at the local register of deeds, however, most PoAs are not recorded unless necessary. Additionally, it is very likely that no PoA exists for the inmate. The only way to know for sure is to ask the inmate themselves.
And I have put 15,000 into this home and now a year later my dad's cousin is telling me I have to end of year to be out like is there anything I can do
answered on Jun 27, 2022
You can do several things; you can sue to have an injunction issued that would prevent you from being evicted. You would have to convince the judge that you were told this by one of the owners.
The second thing you can do is sue for unjust enrichment, basically saying that you have... View More
My parents are one of the original 2 first lien holders . Can they release the title back to me or do my parents plus all of the deceased grandfathers beneficiaries which consist of 5 individuals & his church have to all complete the Affidavit of North Carolina Lienholder form MVR-46D in order... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2022
Without seeing your grandparents will and getting a full timeline together of when the events took place I can't answer your question with any specificity.
However, my thoughts are that you should probably try and get everyone to sign.
I did not sign anything or notified. Am I entitled to a fourth of the land?
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answered on Jun 21, 2022
You will need to hire a NC lawyer to search the Title, and determine ownership. Do not hire a title company. The 2011 Deed may have created in you a larger Estate than you had in 2008. But the 2011 Deed might be a nullity also.
answered on Jun 27, 2022
It should be valid, however, you may need to take additional steps to use it in MD. Ask this on the MD boards rather than the NC board you will get a better answer.
We found out .2 acres of our lot was not ours. We bought from the owner for a small amount, plus legal fees. The sellers were the developer who sold to individual lots to a construction company. The construction company refused to buy the lot I am writing about. The county required the... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2022
What the County told you is correct, currently, even though there is no road on your lot, every owner in the subdivision has an interest in that .2 acres. You will need to have someone draw up a deed from all other owners and get them to sign to remove that right of way.
answered on Jun 8, 2022
No, the sellers do not have to fix anything, but you have the ability to renegotiate the contract anytime during the due diligence period.
The land came from my grandmother, brought in 1949. Grandmother died with no will and my father inherited all her property, then signed a Tenants By Entirety on the property with his 2nd wife(not my mother)
He died first with no will, then she died later on with no will and, the property... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2022
The biological/adopted children of the wife would be the new owners in the scenario you laid out.
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