I am a veteran with a VA-backed loan, and I am attempting to file a Quiet Title claim because my due process was compromised. I have evidence of dual tracking by my lender, who pursued foreclosure while I was in forbearance. The VA was never involved with my mortgage, and my entitlement is still... View More

I am not a lawyer, but I am trying to get involved in helping individuals with money owed from tax lien foreclosures by finding tax dollars for them. I need assistance with understanding the legal process of getting involved in this area. Specifically, I would like to know about any licensing... View More

I am a real estate agent, and a seller contacted me to list their property after firing their previous agent via text message, which the agent acknowledged, also via text, by removing the listing from MLS and discussing excluding a specific buyer. The original broker now wants me to sign a referral... View More

Charles Watts
answered on Apr 3, 2025

In most instances, the original listing agent has a clause in their contract granting them a fee if the house is sold within a certain time frame. The removal of the listing itself is not a definitive withdrawal of representation. The seller needs to get a complete written release from the... View More

My grandmother passed away 2.5 years ago, leaving behind a vehicle with a loan solely in her name. She and my parents lived together and shared the vehicle. Since her death, her bank has accepted payments from my parents, aware of her passing. However, when my mom went to make the monthly payment... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2025

Mother is not the notemaker so no personal liability. But if note is secured as a lien on car title, then lender can repossess the collateral. Unless car is very valuable, it may be prudent to let bank have it. If bank sues for note deficiency, then defend that Mother has no liability, actual... View More

I am a tenant whose mailbox is located inside a gated area of the rental property. Recently, my landlord started locking the gate, preventing me from accessing my mail. I've called to ask why I can't get my mail, but haven't received a clear response. What are my rights in this situation?

Is it illegal for my landlord to flip my camera over and cover it while showing my house when I still have 30 days to live here? The house is on a month-to-month lease, and I was informed they would be showing it. I've tried to discuss the issue with my landlord, and I've had prior... View More

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answered on Apr 7, 2025

It can be concerning when a landlord interacts with your personal belongings, especially when it involves something as private as a camera. Legally, the landlord generally has the right to show the property if you're on a month-to-month lease, but they must follow certain rules about privacy... View More

I am trying to sell my current home in Oklahoma City after being legally divorced from my ex-wife for several years. She no longer lives at the address, but she is on the deed because she had to legally sign during the purchase process when we were still together. Our divorce was uncontested, and... View More

Charles Watts
answered on Mar 31, 2025

Based on your facts you presented, there being no reference to the property in the decree, then yes she will have to sign for you to sell the house. In the alternative, you can file a quit-claim deed to have her removed, then when you are ready to sell she would be off the deed. Either item will... View More

I am a registered agent and reside at a business location in Oklahoma. An individual associated with the business frequently creates confrontations and records them to blame me. Recently, he accused me of being involved in a robbery at the business, which I didn't commit. I have been... View More

As the manager of a rural water district in Oklahoma, we have a property owner trying to prevent access to a water booster station on his land, which has been in service since 1990. We hold a written legal easement filed in the courthouse, but the new owner, who recently moved from Texas, claims it... View More

Can I potentially receive a police parking ticket for parking in a residential HOA neighborhood that is non-gated and non-incorporated? The parking spot, referred to as Lot 23, had previously been surrounded by reflectors for six months due to complaints, and those reflectors were replaced with a... View More

My wife and I took care of my parents for 14 years, and then my brother took over before he passed away. My mother is in Oklahoma, and she wants to add my daughter to the deed and remove herself to prevent the state from intervening, as there are attempts to sell her house. We want to stop the sale... View More

I have lived on my land for 28 years, and the neighbors to the north and south have been encroaching onto my property. They are moving in and cutting down my trees, and I've been told I need an attorney to help. I have surveys from 1912 through 2022 proving my property boundaries. There are... View More

Charles Watts
answered on Mar 13, 2025

You have been told correctly. You need an attorney to help you. There are avenues to address this. Contact an attorney in the area where the damage is occurring, and they should be able to help you.

I have a pending bodily injury claim with my insurance due to a car accident involving my wife, who is on my policy. We plan to sell our home in about a month, but the claim hasn't been settled yet. My adjuster asked if I had another auto insurance policy or umbrella coverage. If our home sale... View More

I allowed a family member to live in my camper to prevent them from being homeless. I discovered, through his wife, that he sold the camper without my permission over two weeks ago. The title is in my name, and I have not given any written or verbal permission to sell it. We have not spoken since,... View More

Charles Watts
answered on Feb 22, 2025

You should file a police report, this is theft / conversion. Additionally, you may be able to get the camper back depending on how the purchase was completed as you still have the title. However, depending on how long the property was at his house could also come into play for abandoned property... View More

I found out my car was auctioned when I contacted local tow companies after it was unlawfully impounded in Oklahoma without any notification. The towing company refused to provide me with information about the auction. Everything I owned was in the car, and I have not received any compensation or... View More

Charles Watts
answered on Feb 22, 2025

Contact an attorney to help you with this. Tow companies very rarely 'unlawfully' impound a vehicle, and therefore you will have to first prove that as the first step. Then after you prove that, then your next course of action will then develop. All these steps are beyond this forum.

the city of tulsa has violate my native rights

Charles Watts
answered on Feb 22, 2025

Get with your tribe, however, a lot of people want to claim McGirt changed this, however, it has been ruled and there is controlling law that it does NOT affect land ownership and therefore based on your limited facts, the city has not violated any rights to this point as it is a presumably valid... View More

My parents were married when I was born. But after he tried to kidnap me and beat my mom when I was around 5 years old. Lawton police arrested him and he was never in our lives again or did he help with anything. So is it possible that I can file to receive any royalties, property or anything like... View More

Charles Watts
answered on Feb 22, 2025

You need to contact a probate attorney in your area to see if a probate was ever filed for your father and if so when and how was the property disposed of. You may be outside statute of limitations to protest it if there was a probate already finalized.

Probate law for landlord and tenants

Property qualifications for title to be sold if a co-owner passes away

Charles Watts
answered on Feb 4, 2025

If the owner is a co-owner then it depends on how the land was deeded. If the property was right of survivorship then the property shifts entirely to the other co-owner. If it was not right of survivorship then the co-owners 'portion' would have to go through probate (or distributed via... View More

She apparently forged my signature and claims in the paperwork that I sold the property to her for $10.00. Her mother-in-law is a notary and I believe it is her signature and stamp that is affixed as the sworn witness. What are my options?

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answered on Jan 17, 2025

Hire a competent OK attorney that litigates real property now. Causes of Actions include setting aside a fraudulent deed, suing the notary and her surety on the notary bond, and conversion. Criminal sanctions may lie, but your lawyer can only pursue civil remedies. Try to ascertain all... View More