No to both questions but this can be done to protect the lessee.

Lease agreements generally have some provisions which permit a landlord to "inspect" their property. Without reading the lease, I can't give a good answer. Read it yourself, and if you think the landlord is abusing your rights to privacy, and want to terminate your lease see a lawyer... View More

Unless he had a trust you will probably need probate in the state where he owned property. You may be able to take care of things,or most of them, from home if an attorney is used.

You are correct. A Contract for Deed is actually treated as a deed to the purchaser and a mortgage back to the seller. Because it gives the purchaser an interest in land the mortgage (contract for deed balance) would have to be foreclosed and sold at sheriff's sale. If it sells for more... View More

Here are the options:

1. Seek contributions of the other's fair share of the taxes & expenses; but they may claim that the occupant owes them rent.

2. Buy out the others interest.

3. A partition could be an options the the pros and cons are too many to discuss here.

Before deciding to "Stand your Ground" against the HOA, consult a local real estate lawyer about this issue. It will be much cheaper now to get a good answer, than later. If he believes you are correct, a letter from him to the HOA should settle the matter. Good Luck, and thanks for visiting Justia.

Yes, it is possible to sell surface rights while retaining rights related to the wind lease/easement. However, the would require some special drafting in the contract and the deeds.

Yes there are ways to make the property appear only in one spouse's name. There are good reasons for doing this or bad ones. It sounds like you are attempting to accomplish some form of asset protection. You should have an attorney advise you.

Sorry about your friend's issue. I'm assuming that your friend is not married. One way to accomplish this is with a Transfer on Death Deed. The property remains his until he passes. Once he does you have 9 months to file a claim form with a copy of his death certificate. This method... View More

You can name your daughter as joint tenant, but it is probably not the best idea.

Once your daughter is on the title she as rights which will limit your ability to deal with the property. If you concern is that your daughtter's nherit the property once you are gone, you have several... View More

Easiest, cheapest, and fastest way is for her to go to the court clerk's office and file an eviction, called a forcible entry and detainer case against him in Small Claims Court. The court clerk will furnish the forms and answer her questions. She really won't need a lawyer, just... View More

Joint tenancy is not “claimed”. The titles to the properties needs to be examined as a starting point. You need to see an attorney.

Yes. A joint tenancy can be severed. You don’t need a reason. This would not remove the other’s ownership interest. In other words both of you would own an interest A partition may be a better option.

You are probably looking at probate. The estate might qualify for summary administration. Often these can be handled on a flat fee basis.

Not likely, most contractual terms do not survive the closing.

You can use the court to evict an individual on a verbal lease. This is done in small claims. See https://oklaw.org/issues/housing/landlord-and-tenant-problems?channel=know%2Dthe%2Dlaw&category=eviction

The property will be awarded to both of you. You might try to get the house sold in the probate court. Generally the house would be considered the separate property of each of you in the divorce. You should consult an experienced probate and family law attorney, for help with this problem ASAP.... View More

That depends. You might have a claim for adverse possession if you have occupied it for 15 years. Paying taxes, in itself, does not bestow title upon you. I'm guessing that the property belonged to a family member. You may need to file probate to clear the title.

This is great question but to answer it an attorney would need to see the deed and know other facts. For instance, did you occupy the property as your homestead? You might be entitled to a forced spousal share, or a marital homestead. If the property is valuable consult an attorney.

Your question seems to ask whether the type of deed impacts the ability to reserve a mineral interest (not given to the grantee). The answer is no, any type of deed can reserve a mineral interest. Also there is no requirement that there be a current lease in order to reserve a mineral interest.... View More