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we left a house that was falling down around us back in 2010 and just found out that the mortgage just came out of our name is 2022, therefore costing us the home we was in contract under to purchase
I am trying to go home on an ankle monitor, my brother lives in my home and he has pending charges so they said I can not go there on an ankle monitor and I can not go there at all while he resides in my home. So I made plans to go stay at a friend's house. I then asked the halfway house if... View More 
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answered on Sep 8, 2024
You have the right to ask for clarification and challenge the decision if you believe it's unreasonable or not based on actual regulations. If the halfway house is saying you can't go to your own home due to your brother's pending charges, they may be following a policy aimed at... View More
supposed to split all bills. all she has done, increased our utilities. accuses us of stealing. she is extremely paranoid.she has destroyed property. she has broken our washing machine. she has brought roaches into ourhome. she does very sneaky things. my husband and I both are seeing a doctor and... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
That sounds like a difficult situation. The proper eviction process can take several weeks, and that can create a tense situation before a tenant can be removed. Some landlords don't follow the proper eviction process to remove tenants and lock them out, and the tenant then sues the landlord... View More
Contract will be paid off next year. Does his death present a problem?
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answered on Aug 14, 2024
Husband's death should not alter the execution of the contract. However you should know that you do not own the property, only a contractual right to demand a deed upon the final payment with no other defaults. Be very careful. You may wish to pay the remaining payments off now and... View More
My Ohio home was built in 2005 in an HOA. The HOA was cancelled by the Secretary of State for non-compliance in 2007. At that time we were "informally incorporated" into a neighboring HOA. This HOA announced in 2023 that we were no longer in their HOA, but they will attempt to gain... View More
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answered on Aug 14, 2024
Hire an OH attorney to search your title. The recorded restrictions will control whether you have to be subject to a new HOA or not.
I have serious health issues, and I dont feel comfortable with someone going in and out without me watching what's being touched. Would I b able to walk through the house with them, I am a single female, I could get someone to b here with me, and stay out the way.
answered on Aug 16, 2024
You'll have to read your lease. Typically, the owner can have access with 24 hour's notice, and can request you leave during showings. Sorry you're dealing with this!
the person is someone who works in the office for my neighborhood, i own the home, we just rent the land its on.
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
If someone is looking through your windows and taking photos, you may have grounds to build a case against them for invasion of privacy. This behavior can be intrusive and might violate your right to privacy within your own home. It's important to document the incident, including any evidence... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
It depends on exactly how she left it to you - by will, by joint ownership deed with survivorship, by Transfer on Death Affidavit, etc. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the deed and advise you of the process to follow to make the transfer.
I have disputed tirelessly for four years. Illegal in Ohio to "double dip" someone moved into my apartment one month ( less than one month ) after I moved out and they will not remove this collection. This collection began during COVID (2020) so no attorney would even discuss with me... View More
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answered on May 6, 2024
1) Contest the debt on the three major credit bureaus.
2) If it comes back corrected, then you are done.
3) If it comes back disputed, bring an action under the fair credit reporting act.
The above only applies IF THERE IS NO JUDGMENT. If their is a judgment, then you will... View More
In Mom's Will, there is no mention of her mortgage or who inherits the house. Neither child wants it. Small, inexpensive estate and we can't find anything on life insurance. Who pays mortgage? Can I as executor sell it? Am I legally still required to pay on the house until it is sold?... View More
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answered on Apr 22, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dealing with a parent's estate can be complicated, especially when there are outstanding debts like a mortgage. Here's some general information, but I would strongly recommend consulting with a probate attorney in Ohio to get specific legal advice for your... View More
I have had 2 OH lawyers say that an OH lawyer has to create my Trust since I reside in OH, but I own several rental properties and a second home in TN. The TN lawyer said he absolutely can create my trust.
Does one state trump the other or is it a free for all?
answered on Apr 22, 2024
You can probably use an attorney in either state. I would defer to your state of residency, though, since other assets could end up in the trust. Further, you may want a will that addresses your trust and the TN lawyer cannot draft a will for an OH resident. Location of the successor trustee(s) and... View More
But then my realtor told me that if the new home does not appraise for what the offer was
I still have to go through with the sell of my home. That leaves us without a home. Is this so
That I have to go through with the sell.
answered on Apr 18, 2024
Well it sounds like this might be the case, there's really no substitute by for investing in the time of an attorney to actually review the language of the agreement about what you're talking. It's the contract for sale of the home and your agreement with the realtor that's... View More
My sister and I now own the condo. I still live here but now my sister refuses to pay her half of the taxes. I pay my half, HOH fees and all improvements and updates. If I don't pay her half can I be responsible
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
Yes. You are jointly responsible for all fees.
On the other hand, you live there, she doesn't. You are getting all of the benefit of the condo.
If you really don't like the arrangement, you can try to buy each other out or do a sale by partition if you can't agree.
I'm in the process of buying a home from a less than friendly seller (who lives in another house elsewhere). In late Feb 2024 the two of us met to sign a contract which stated his intent to sell me the property, the price, and some other minor details. He hired the lawyer who wrote it up, we... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
It depends on the contract. The escrow deposit is generally forfeited to the seller if the buyer doesn't close on time or apply for a mortgage quickly enough. But, as the buyer, your next step is to schedule a new date to close by and make the date "time of the essence." This will... View More
I am not the owner of a shared driveway. The driveway owner doesn't maintain it and at times it gets almost unusable, until I call and pay someone to have it graded, which is basically just a band aid to make it usable.
Also, the driveway is approx. a quarter mile long.
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
In a situation involving a shared driveway where the owner is not properly maintaining it, you have a few options to address the issue:
1. Communicate with the owner: Try to have a friendly conversation with the driveway owner about the maintenance issues. Explain your concerns and see if... View More
He left everything to my children (two minors ages 8 and 6) to be held in trust until they reach 30 years old. He owns a home which I know he would want to be kept for them. He named a family friend to serve as the Executor of the will and Trustee for the kids. Well we were evicted from the place... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
In your situation, it's crucial to understand that the legal dynamics surrounding estates, trusts, and real estate can be complex, especially when it involves minors and inherited property. Given the urgency of your eviction and the specific circumstances, seeking legal advice from an attorney... View More
My mother died and there is a Transfer on Death affidavit so my sister gets the house. There is still a mortgage on the house. Can my sister be added to the mortgage without having the Ability-To_Repay rule be applied? That is, can she be added without looking at her credit history? We did not... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
Once the lender verifies that the person is a bona fide successor in interest there is not supposed to be any inquiry into the successor in interest's finances.
The CFPB issued an interpretation in 2014 stating:
the creditor's written acknowledgement of the successor as... View More
I made a verbal agreement with an overseer of rental property about 6-8 years ago. Since then they have passed away. I wasn't able to make contact with the physical owner due to not living in the same state. I went to court in June 2023 for eviction and won. Went back two more times and lost... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
The landlord or owner of the property cannot evict you because there is a disabled person living there, if the tenant is otherwise in default they certainly may evict for the breach of the landlord-tenant agreement. The lawyer has a breach of the attorney client privilege if they did work for you.
We live together in Ohio and have one minor child and are not married and never were. My ex refuses to leave and also will not pay the mortgage (his agreed half of the bills when we bought the home).
How can I get my EX name off the property since I have been the only one paying the... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
What you want to do is not impossible. It is however highly improbable. What you will need to do as file and action called partition period you should seek out attorney who regularly practices real estate law in your county. It would be better still if that attorney practices family law. You only... View More
I don’t want any responsibility as we are close o divorce
answered on Mar 22, 2024
In Ohio, spouses have marital rights (called "dower rights") in all the real estate owned by the other spouse, whether their name is on the deed or not. So when selling or mortgaging any real estate, both the owner named on the deed, and the owner's spouse, must sign. The spouse... View More
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